Tobacco-Free County Property

In compliance with Hennepin County Board policy, tobacco use is prohibited on all property owned by Hennepin County government. 

This policy takes effect:

• July 1, 2011 for all downtown Minneapolis property 
• August 1, 2011 for Hennepin County libraries 
• September 1, 2011 for suburban Hennepin County facilities 
• October 1, 2011 for sites where Hennepin County is the single leasing tenant

The policy applies to:

• Buildings and grounds of property owned by the Hennepin County government and leased properties where Hennepin County is the sole tenant.
• Parking garages, lots and ramps owned by the Hennepin County government.
• County-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Personal vehicles on county property.
• Tobacco use within 45 feet of street-level entrances to county buildings.

The policy includes smoking and all other forms of tobacco use.

This policy is intended to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, reduce hazardous tobacco use among visitors and employees, and uphold the county's commitment to enhancing the health of its residents.

Thank you for not using tobacco during your visit and helping to make our community healthier and cleaner.