Nevada § 442.340 - Health warning about effects of smoking during pregnancy to be posted in certain retail establishments

§ 442.340. Health warning about effects of smoking during pregnancy to be posted in certain retail establishments

1. Each retail establishment in which cigarettes are sold or offered for sale shall

post at least one sign that meets the requirements of this section in a location conspicuous

to the patrons of the establishment. The contents of the warning may be included on any other sign which the retail establishment

is required to post in a location conspicuous to the patrons of the establishment. 2. Each sign required by subsection 1 must be not less than 8 by 5 1 / 2 inches in size and must contain a notice in boldface type that is clearly legible

and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, is in substantially the following

form: HEALTH WARNING Smoking tobacco during pregnancy can cause birth defects, premature birth and low

birth weight. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Fumar tabaco durante el embarazo puede causar daño a su bebé al nacer, que nazca prematuro

y que nazca bajo de peso. 3. The letters in the words “HEALTH WARNING” and “¡ADVERTENCIA!” in the sign must

be written in not less than 28-point type, and the letters in all other words in the

sign must be written in not less than 24-point type. 4. The Division may provide by regulation for one or more alternative forms for the

language of the warning to be included on the signs required by subsection 1 to increase

the effectiveness of the signs. Each alternative form must contain substantially the same message as is stated in

subsection 2. The Division and the local boards of health may solicit and accept donations of

signs that satisfy the requirements of this section from a nonprofit organization

or any other source. To the extent that such signs are donated, the Division or the local boards of health,

as applicable, shall distribute the signs upon request to retail establishments that

are required to post such signs.