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[[image:No_smoking_symbol.svg|150px|right|thumb|Attention grabbing signs often mark locations where smoking is not permitted.]]
In addition, some jurisdictions impose restrictions on where smoking is allowed. According to the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation{{ref|refbot.342}}, as of April [[2004]], the [[United States|US]] states of [[Delaware]], [[New York]], [[Massachusetts]], [[Florida]], [[California]], [[Connecticut]], [[Maine]], Texas, and [[Utah]] prohibit smoking in [[restaurant]]s. Delaware, New York, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine also prohibit smoking in [[bar (establishment)|bar]]s, except for designated smoking lounges. Similar restrictions have been proposed (though not yet implemented) for states such as [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Oregon]], [[New Jersey]], [[Minnesota]], [[Illinois]], [[Maryland]], and [[Colorado]]. Smoking has been banned in most workplaces and public buildings in the United States since the early [[1990s]]. Washington state (relatively) has one of the most strict bans on smoking. The initiative will prohibit smoking in all indoor and outdoor public places, privately owned businesses, and restrict smoking within 25 feet of any opening into the building except tribal casinos. The smoking ban took effect on 8 December, 2005. (http://vote.wa.gov/election/2005/general/measures.aspx?a=901)
In [[France]], it is illegal to sell cigarettes to minors under 16. Also prohibited are automatic cigarette-vending machines, as well as tobacco advertisements (with narrow exceptions such as inside licensed tobacco sellers). Smoking is prohibited by the "Evin" law in all indoor places used collectively, such public places, schools, and workplaces (including offices, shops, restaurants and bars) except in areas specifically designated for smokers; this law is however largely unenforced regarding smaller bars and restaurants.
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