Smoking is prohibited in the US in most public places, such as bars, restaurants, offices, except for closed, well ventilated rooms designated as "smoking places". Each American state has its own laws prohibiting smoking in public places

For example, in the states of California, New York, Illinois it is forbidden to smoke even on the streets, in parks and squares, as well as on beaches and embankments , where there are corresponding signs, reminding that in these zones are valid t Smoking ban.

In the state of Florida, smoking laws are softer and allow smoking on the streets. Any restaurant and bar has the right to choose whether to allow visitors to smoke or not. Any owner or manager of a building or premises has the right to independently establish bans on smoking, to prevent or interfere with it is prohibited by law.

The approximate penalty for violation of the ban on smoking in a public place is $ 50. The penalty for smoking in hotels in non-smoking rooms can reach $ 250.