Regulation & law · 08/02/1994Updated: 10/15/2026 · 1 min read

Bureau of Prisons Proposes Revision to Smoking/No Smoking Areas Regulations

Summary

The Bureau of Prisons is proposing to revise its regulations on Smoking/No Smoking Areas to provide a clean air environment and protect the health and safety of staff and inmates.

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