# Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-7: Duties of person in charge of a public place

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T7.1_A5_C12_S7.1-5-12-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-7
- **Heading:** Duties of person in charge of a public place
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-7

## Text

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to an establishment or premises in which smoking is allowed under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place shall do the following:

(1) Post conspicuous signs that read "Smoking Is Prohibited By State Law" or other similar language.

(2) Ask an individual who is smoking in violation of this chapter to refrain from smoking.

(3) Cause to be removed from the public place an individual who is smoking in violation of this chapter and fails to refrain from smoking after being asked to refrain from smoking.

(c) In addition to the requirements under subsection (b), the owner or operator of a restaurant shall post a conspicuous sign at each entrance to the restaurant informing the public that smoking is prohibited in the restaurant.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.

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