To make the transition as easy as possible for restaurants and bars, the following is a list of tips to help increase compliance with the smoke-free law:
Remove all ashtrays, matchbooks and any other smoking paraphernalia
Offer gum or mints as an alternative to smoking
Post no smoking signs and decals in prominent places
Place informational table tents on tables
Educate employees about the new law
Practice ways to communicate the new law to customers
Set up an outside area at least 15 feet away from the main entryway where customers can go to smoke without affecting nonsmokers
Signs, decals, table tents and brochures can be ordered online free of charge.