Smokefree/Tobacco-free Policy in Multi-unit Housing Toolkit
The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) of 2008 was implemented to protect the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment. The law was expanded to include electronic smoking devices, effective November 14, 2020.
The benefits of implementing a smoke and aerosol-free housing policy include:
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- Saving money
- Protecting the health of tenants & employees
- Renters prefer clean-air housing
- Reducing the risk of smoking-related fires
The tools and resources imbedded in this toolkit are intended as mere suggestions. If you need a specific resource in bulk, please contact the Douglas County health Department at 402-444-7475 or MOTAC at info@motac.org.
Property Manager/Owner Resources
- Property Managers Booklet
- Going Smoke-Free Matters
- Sample Recommended Smoke-Free Policy Implementation Timeline
- Smoke-Free Policy Resident Survey and Letter (English)
- Smoke-Free Policy Resident Survey and Letter (Spanish)
- Legal Options for Condo Exposed to Secondhand Smoke (Infographic)
- Notice of Violation
- Resident Complaint Notice
- Notice to Tenants
- Steps for Effective Enforcement
- “Freedom from Smoking” Handout
- Smoke and Aerosol-Free Housing
- Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
- Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Resources
Tenant Resources
- Is Secondhand Smoke Infiltrating your Apartment or Condo? (English)
- Is Secondhand Smoke Infiltrating your Apartment or Condo? (Spanish)
- Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs) rack card (English)
- Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs) rack card (Spanish)
- Cessation FAQs (English)
- Cessation FAQs (Spanish)
- Pets and Cessation (English)
- Pets and Cessation (Spanish)
- Cessation Tips and Tools (English)
- Cessation Tips and Tools (Spanish)
- Thirdhand Smoke handout
- Secondhand Smoke rack card
- Youth & Tobacco (English)
- Youth & Tobacco (Spanish)
- When Smokers Quit brochure
Additional Resources
- Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act
- Changes to the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act (as a result of LB 840-2020)
- Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act FAQs
- American Lung Association E-Cigarettes / Vaping
- American Non-Smokers’ Rights Foundation