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KCC §22-8.4

Posting no-smoking signs where smoking is banned

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This section requires owners or managers to post clear signs saying smoking is banned in places where it is not allowed. Signs must be easy to read and placed where people can see them. Bars that allow smoking at certain times need special signs. Damaging signs or not following the rules can lead to a violation notice and later penalties.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Signs

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Clearly legible signs which include the words "Smoking Prohibited by Law" with letters of not less than one (1) inch in height shall be conspicuously posted in all places where smoking is prohibited under this Chapter. The signs shall be posted by the owner, operator, manager or other person having control of such places. Alternative means of notification (individual place cards, film clips, etc.) may be employed if the effect thereof is equivalent to the notice given by the signs described in the preceding sentence.In the case of any part-time restaurant/bar which permits smoking during the hours the establishment operates as a bar, the owner, operator, manager, or other person having control of the establishment shall post a clearly legible sign with letters of not less than one (1) inch in height, stating: "SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW EXCEPT DURING THE HOURS OF ________ TO ________ WHEN OPERATING AS A BAR ONLY." This sign shall be conspicuously posted at all entrances normally used by the public.The Fire Chief shall exercise his or her authority to prohibit smoking pursuant to Sec. 22-8.2(f) by ordering that "Smoking Prohibited by Law" signs be erected in any such building or enclosed area of public assemblage.The removal, destruction, damaging or defacing of any sign authorized by this Section by any person shall constitute a violation of this Section.Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be issued a notice of violation and shall comply with the provisions of this Section within ten (10) working days from the date of the issuance of the notice of violation. Thereafter, the penalty provisions of Sec. 22-8.5 shall apply.
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.

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