Nebraska - The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act

Statewide smoking ban: On June 1, 2009, the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act passed in February 2008 went into effect, banning smoking statewide in all enclosed workplaces in Nebraska, including all bars and restaurants.

The Act exempts tobacco retail stores, designated hotel/motel smoking rooms, private residences, and places where scientific research about smoking is occurring. In April 2009, the Act was amended to further exempt cigar bars, as well.

Local governments may regulate smoking more stringently than the Act.