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Bourbon County Smoke- & Vape-Free Ordinance
Bourbon County Smoke- & Vape-Free Ordinance
On November 1, 2026, the Bourbon County Fiscal Court passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking, including e-cigarette use, in indoor public places and workplaces throughout Bourbon County.
The ordinance covers restaurants, bars, retail businesses, offices, and other workplaces. Private residences, private clubs, and outdoor areas are excluded, except that smoking is prohibited within a reasonable distance of entrances, windows, and ventilation systems.
For Businesses & Workplaces
Need help meeting the ordinance requirements?
For Residents
Need to report a possible violation?
Business & Workplace Compliance
Businesses and workplaces can use the resources below to help meet the requirements of the Bourbon County Smoke- & Vape-Free Ordinance.
Request a free Business Toolkit from the Bourbon County Health Department or download and print the individual materials you need.
Request a Business Toolkit
Toolkit materials are provided at no cost.
Download & Print Materials
Need materials right away? Download and print individual compliance resources below.
Smoke- & Vape-Free Signage
Printable signage for businesses and workplaces.
Business Compliance Checklist
A quick guide to help businesses understand and meet ordinance requirements.
Looking for decals or other printed materials? These items are available through the free Business Toolkit.
Complaints & Enforcement
Report a possible violation of the Bourbon County Smoke- & Vape-Free Ordinance using the complaint form below.
Public Smoking Complaint Form
Use this form to report a possible violation of the Bourbon County Smoke- and Vape-Free Ordinance at a business, workplace, or other place covered by the law.
After you submit this form, your report will be sent to the proper enforcement agency. They will review the information provided and decide what follow-up or action may be needed.
Please note: This form is only for reporting possible violations of the Smoke- and Vape-Free Ordinance. For general questions about the ordinance, please contact the Bourbon County Health Department at (888) 847-7222 or (502) 564-4850.
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Andrea Davis-Viney, MPH
Public Health Director
Amanda Thornberry, DMD
Board of Health Chairperson