[§328K-4]  Signs.  (a)  Clearly legible signs which include the words “Smoking Prohibited by Law” with letters of not less than one inch in height shall be conspicuously posted by the persons having control of such places open to the public where smoking is prohibited.

     (b)  “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW” signs shall be posted in areas adjacent to smoking areas so that a clear delineation exists.

     (c)  In the case of any restaurant designated as a smoking area in its entirety, the restaurant owner or manager shall post a sign stating, “This entire establishment is a SMOKING area,” or a similar statement.  The sign shall be posted conspicuously at all entrances normally used by the public.

     (d)  Restaurants with controlled seating, where patrons do not seat themselves, may place a sign at the dining area entry which indicates the availability of smoking and nonsmoking areas upon request in lieu of the posting requirements of this section.

     (e)  Alternate means of notification may be employed. [L 1987, c 234, pt of §2]