Alabama vaping restrictions in public places take effect Oct. 1

Alabama’s ban on vaping in public places is due to take effect on Oct. 1. A law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey adds the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems to the state’s existing restrictions on smoking in many enclosed public spaces.

What the law changes

The Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, passed in 2003, prohibits smoking in most enclosed public spaces. The law covers places including retail stores, restaurants, government buildings, shopping malls, elevators, hospitals, nursing homes, airports and banks.

The new legislation adds the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems to those restrictions. It was signed by Ivey in April and is scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1.