<Li> New York City , From May 18 , 2014 everyone under the age of 21 was banned from buying cigarettes , tobacco products and e-cigarettes . Effective May 23 , 2011 , smoking was banned in all parks , boardwalks , beaches , recreation centers , swimming pools and pedestrian plazas . On March 30 , 2003 , smoking was banned in all enclosed workplaces , including bars and restaurants ; exempts tobacco bars , owner - operated bars , separately ventilated smoking rooms in bars , private clubs with no employees , private functions organized for the promotion and sampling of tobacco products , and retail tobacco shops . Shortly after , on July 24 , 2003 , the statewide smoking ban came into effect . New York City may suspend or revoke a business 's license if it has been found guilty of violating this law three times within 12 months . </Li>
<Li> New York City , From May 18 , 2014 everyone under the age of 21 was banned from buying cigarettes , tobacco products and e-cigarettes . Effective May 23 , 2011 , smoking was banned in all parks , boardwalks , beaches , recreation centers , swimming pools and pedestrian plazas . On March 30 , 2003 , smoking was banned in all enclosed workplaces , including bars and restaurants ; exempts tobacco bars , owner - operated bars , separately ventilated smoking rooms in bars , private clubs with no employees , private functions organized for the promotion and sampling of tobacco products , and retail tobacco shops . Shortly after , on July 24 , 2003 , the statewide smoking ban came into effect . New York City may suspend or revoke a business 's license if it has been found guilty of violating this law three times within 12 months . </Li>
when was smoking banned in bars in nyc
when was smoking banned in bars in nyc
March 30 , 2003
March 30 , 2003