The Benefits

Why the Law?



Colorado lawmakers passed The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act to protect the health of both the public and employees by reducing their exposure to secondhand smoke. The law creates a safer and healthier environment for employees, families and people statewide to enjoy Colorado’s restaurants, bars and other indoor establishments.



Colorado lawmakers passed amendments to the law in 2007 to address smoking in assisted living facilities and casinos. See The Law section for further details.







About Secondhand Smoke



Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke given off by the burning end of tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by smokers. Secondhand smoke contains a mixture of more than 4,000 chemicals, more than 60 of which cause cancer. The 2006 Surgeon General’s Report states that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke.

Our Partners

Several Colorado organizations have worked together to develop resources to help educate the public, restaurants and bars and other businesses about the smoke-free law. For more information about these organizations, click on the logos below.

Helpful Downloads

Several materials have been developed to help people better understand the smoke-free law. Simply click on the following selections to download and/or print: