Why is it that the American Legion in Wildwood allows smoking inside the building? You go in for a drink and can't stay because of all of the smoke. It is gross and against the law.
Moderator's Note: In an email to the county Health Department, we asked if smoking inside the American Legion is in fact against the law. According to Kelly Todd, registered environmental health specialist with the county Health Department, "The answer to your question is yes, in most enclosed public places smoking is illegal in the State of New Jersey. The Smoke Free Air Act was introduced in 2006 and subsequently amended in 2010 (to include electronic smoking devices as well) and it prohibits smoking in indoor public spaces with some exceptions including smoke friendly hotel rooms, cigar bars etc. Any business considered to be a 'Retail Food Establishment' and inspected by the Cape May County Health Department is required to comply with the Smoke Free Air Act as per the NJ Retail Food Code, N.J.A.C. 8:24-10.2; 'All retail food establishments shall comply with the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, as applicable, at N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through 3D-64 and the rules promulgated thereunder.' Please be advised that the complaint of smoking at the American Legion in Wildwood will be investigated by this Department and handled in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations." Todd attached the initial Notice of the Act to the email which you may view here: https://goo.gl/Dik960. She says it has good information on the regulations and fines. Additional information regarding the Act can be found on the state Department of Health website at http://www.nj.gov/health/ctcp/smokefree/. "