The Montgomery County Board of Health Regulation 17-210, is a County law that prohibits smoking in any common area in a multiple-family residential dwelling, defined as any indoor area of a multiple-family residential dwelling which is accessible to the occupants of more than one dwelling, including a hall, lobby, or laundry room. This regulation also prohibits smoking within 25 feet of a playground area, see first link below for specifics.

An owner or person in control of a common area, including any condominium or homeowner's association, is required to post at least one sign prohibiting smoking in each common area and playground area. Indoor areas open to the public also includes 'employee only' areas. A complaint form must be submitted to initiate the complaint process for any of the stated violations. Click on second link below for access to form. The complaint form may also be obtained at the Licensure and Regulatory Office, located at: 2425 Reedie Drive, 9th Floor, Wheaton, MD. 20902, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Completed forms should include the location of the violation and signature of individual completing the form. Mail to address above; fax to: 240.777.3088; or email to: [email protected].

The law does NOT apply to smoking in a private residence, whether rental or owned.

Bill 35-38 prohibits smoking or vaping in any outdoor dining area. See third link below for more information.

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