Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-7 - GEORGIA SMOKEFREE AIR ACT OF 2005
Rule 511-3-7-.05 - Signage

(1) Visibility. 'No Smoking' signs or signs bearing the international 'No Smoking' symbol must be easily readable, be conspicuously posted, and must not be obscured in any way.

(2) Format. The words 'No Smoking', 'Smoking Permitted', 'Smoking Permitted, No One Under the Age of 18 Allowed', and 'No Smoking Beyond this Point' must not be less than 1.5 inches in height. These signs must bear the applicable annotated code section, 'O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-1 et seq.'.

(3) Smokefree Public Place. In a public place where smoking is prohibited, the building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor must conspicuously post a sign bearing the words 'No Smoking' or conspicuously post the international 'No Smoking' symbol on all entrances or in a position clearly visible on entry into the place.

(4) Smoking Area in a Public Place. In a public place where smoking is allowed in an enclosed area, the building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor must conspicuously post a sign bearing the words 'Smoking Permitted, No One Under the Age of 18 Allowed' on all entrances or in a position clearly visible on entry into the place.

(5) Exempt Status. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place that is exempt from the Act must conspicuously post a sign using the words 'Smoking Permitted, No One Under the Age of 18 Allowed' on all entrances or in a position clearly visible on entry into the place. Private residences that are not used as a licensed child care, adult day care, or health care facility are not required to comply with this provision.