The provisions of §§ 15.2-2828, 15.2-2829, and 15.2-2830 shall not be construed to allow local regulation of smoking in:
1. Conference or meeting rooms and public or private assembly rooms while such rooms are being used for private functions;
2. Private work places;
3. Areas of enclosed shopping centers or malls that are external to the retail stores therein, are used by customers as a route of travel from one store to another, and consist primarily of walkways and seating arrangements; or
4. Lobby areas of hotels, motels, and other establishments open to the general public for overnight accommodation.
2009, cc. 153, 154.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 28.2 - Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act
§ 15.2-2822. Authority of law-enforcement officials
§ 15.2-2823. Smoking in public buildings or facilities; exception
§ 15.2-2824. Prohibitions on smoking generally; penalty for violation
§ 15.2-2825. Smoking in restaurants prohibited; exceptions; posting of signs; penalty for violation
§ 15.2-2827. Responsibility of building proprietors and managers
§ 15.2-2828. Ordinances regulating smoking generally
§ 15.2-2829. Mandatory provisions of ordinances
§ 15.2-2830. Optional provisions of ordinances
§ 15.2-2831. Other ordinances not authorized