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What is NYC AC § 24-139?

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This section prohibits smoking, the use of lighters, and matches on any floor of a building where asbestos abatement activities are occurring. The statute is enforced by the appropriate department relating to asbestos control. Applies to building owners managing abatement sites.

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§ 24-139 Smoking at abatement sites.

AC § 24-139

(a)Smoking shall not be permitted on any floor of a building where abatement activities, as defined in the rules of the department relating to asbestos control, are taking place.

(b)Tobacco shall not be permitted inside the work place, as such area is defined in the rules of the department relating to asbestos control.

(c)Lighters and matches shall not be permitted in the work place, as such area is defined in the rules of the department relating to asbestos control. (L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016) Editor's note: this section formerly was codified as § 24-150.1 of subchapter 6 of this chapter.

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