AG Van Hollen: Wisconsin Department of Justice releases advisory memorandum on the smoking ban

For more information:

Bill Cosh 608/266-1221

MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Justice is releasing the following memorandum on The Smoking Ban (2009 WI ACT 12).

I thought you might find it to be a helpful resource guide.

The memorandum is intended to assist law enforcement and other groups in addressing the new requirements established by 2009 Wisconsin Act 12 that relate to smoking in public places. The Advisory summarizes the requirements of Act 12 and how the Act is enforced. Finally, the Advisory concludes with some frequently asked questions about the Act.

The document can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Justice website at:

http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/SmokingBanAdvisory.pdf.