The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA) was enacted in 1985 by the Florida Legislature.  The purpose of this part is to protect people from the health hazards of secondhand smoke and to implement the Florida health initiative in s.20, Art. X of the state constitution.  It is the intent of the Legislature to not inhibit, or otherwise obstruct, medical or scientific research or smoking cessation programs approved by the Department of Health.  In November 2002, seventy-one percent of Florida's citizens voted for a constitutional amendment to prohibit smoking in all enclosed indoor workplaces.  The smoke free law became effective July 1, 2003.  

The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) are responsible for enforcement of the FCIAA.  DOH shall enforce the FCIAA in all facilities not regulated by DBPR.  To obtain a list of facilities that are regulated by DBPR, click on the FCIAA Brochure below.  

How to Report a Violation of the FCIAA

To report a violation of the FCIAA, contact the agencies listed below.  The following information is required to process a complaint:

• Name of workplace (where violation is occurring);
• The mailing address, city, county and zip code;
• Nature of the violation (ex. smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace); and
• If available, provide a telephone number and name of the person in charge of the workplace.

To Obtain Additional Information

• Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 386, Part II, F.S.
• Florida Administrative Rule, Chapter 64I-4
• FCIAA Brochure(pdf-96kb)
• Presentation on "Secondhand Smoke - Who is at Risk?"(pdf - 156kb)