Government Code section 7598

Except as provided in Section 7597, a public employee or other person may smoke in any outdoor area of a public building unless otherwise prohibited by state law or local ordinance and a sign describing the prohibition is posted by the state, county, or city agency or other appropriate entity.

Source: Section 7598, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=7598. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_7598

Original Source: Section 7598, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=7598. (last accessed May 12, 2025).