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INRE: No. 05-AO-000 9 -P
COURTHOUSE SMOKING POLICY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Effective March I, 2006, this Administrative Order supersedes AO 1452.
On August 9, 1997, President Clinton issued Executive Order 13058, which
prohibits the smoking of tobacco products in the interior space of buildings under the
control of the federal government, and in certain outdoor spaces surrounding such
buildings. Although the Executive Order does not apply to the judicial branch of the
federal government, the Judges in the Northern District of Iowa are in agreement with the
stated purpose of the order, which is "to establish a smoke-free environment for [Judicial]
employees and members of the public visiting or using [Federal courthouses]."
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, effective March 1, 2006, that the
smoking of tobacco products is prohibited in all interior space of courthouses in the
Northern District of Iowa, and in all outdoor areas adjacent to such courthouses. This
prohibition covers all corridors, restrooms, offices, jury rooms, courtrooms, canteens,
witness rooms, conference rooms, exits, entryways, docks, and parking lots, in and
adjacent to the courthouses in the Northern District of Iowa.
A basement room within the federal courthouse in Sioux City has been designated
as a smoking area for use exclusively by jurors while they are performing jury service.
This room is not available for use by anyone else, including court employees.
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