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The Martinez City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1352 C.S. on May 6, 2009 (Chapter 8.05 of the Martinez Municipal Code), to offer additional protections to the non-smoking public by regulating secondhand smoke in and around public places, such as City businesses (including bars and restaurants). The new regulation, which goes into effect on June 6, 2009, does not permit smoking within 20 feet of doors, windows, vents and air ducts of public places. Additionally, the new law does not allow smoking in City parks, public plazas, farmers’ markets, and services areas (such as ATM’s, bus shelters, and the Amtrak Station). Secondhand smoke restrictions in multi-family residences, such as apartment buildings or condominiums with 4 or more units, will go into effect on June 1, 2010. The multi-family provisions limit smoking to inside a residence, or in an outdoor smoking area designated by the landlord. Smoking on balconies, porches, patios, carports, or similar private outdoor spaces of a multi-family residence will not be permitted in order to prevent such smoke from infringing upon another resident.
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