# ORS § 479.015: 479.015 Smoking in public elevator prohibited

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T38_C479_S479.015

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 479.015
- **Heading:** 479.015 Smoking in public elevator prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 38 / Chapter 479 / Section 479.015

## Text

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke cigars, cigarettes or tobacco in any form or to ignite any substance in an elevator used by the public.

(2) A “No Smoking” sign shall be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place on or within any elevator operated in accordance with subsection (1) of this section, pursuant to rules of the State Fire Marshal.

(3) Any person who violates subsection (1) of this section shall incur a penalty of $10 for each such violation.

(4) Any person who violates subsection (2) of this section commits a Class D violation. [1975 c.474 §2; 1999 c.1051 §189]

Source: Section 479.015 — Smoking in public elevator prohibited; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors479.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

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