MCC §8.20.035
Signs about smoking bans
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section says that places open to the public where smoking is banned must post clear signs saying "SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW" with the no-smoking symbol. Other equally clear notice is allowed. If someone breaks this rule, they get a violation notice and must fix it within 10 days, then face fines.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Signs
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
A.
Clearly legible signs that include the words "SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW" with letters
of not less than one inch in height and the international no-smoking symbol shall
be conspicuously posted in all places generally open to the public where smoking is
prohibited by this chapter, by the owner, operator, manager or other person having
control of such place.
B.
Alternate means of notification may be employed provided the effect thereof is equivalent
to the notice given by signs described in subsection A.
C.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be issued a notice
of violation and shall comply with the provisions of this section within ten days.
Thereafter, the violation shall carry a fine as provided by section 8.20.040 . Each violation cited shall constitute a separate offense.
D.
The department of fire and public safety shall have the power to formulate any applicable
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Ord. No. 4247, § 4, 2015; Ord. 2629 § 3, 1997)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026
Published by the County of Maui through Municode.
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