11/1/10: Nevada law trumps Las Vegas Casinos trying to implement smokefree policies

Las Vegas casinos cannot implement smokefree policies since the smokefree air law in Nevada includes a casino exemption for all gaming areas. However, Nevada's smokefree law should apply to non-gaming areas in the casino, including restaurants, bars, hallways, shopping areas, etc., but this is largely ignored. Click here to read an article about the lack of enforcement and workers who are hoping to improve ventilation systems and looking for enforcement of the current Nevada state law in casinos.

Last update: 4/11/11