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Smoking Policies at Major League April 3, 2017

Of the 30 Stadiums, 20 prohibit smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, anywhere inside the (marked in blue). One other prohibits smoking, but not the use of electronic cigarettes, anywhere inside the stadium (marked in green). In addition, six other stadiums prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes to the same extent that tobacco smoking is prohibited (marked in red).

Arizona Diamondbacks – Chase Field is designated as a non-smoking facility. For those guests wanting to smoke, designated areas outside the facility are located at areas:

Outside of Gate A (north plaza) Outside of Gate J (east) Outside of Gate K (northeast)

As these locations are outside the ballpark, you will need your ticket stub and "re-entry" card to re- enter. Smoking is not permitted in any of the seating areas, general concourses, suites or restrooms. The policies outlined above apply to electronic cigarettes, cigars, as well as traditional cigarettes.

Atlanta Braves – SunTrust Park Smoking and Tobacco Use is strictly prohibited in all areas of this facility by anyone at any time. This includes electronic devices and smokeless tobacco. Within SunTrust Park, there is a single, designated smoking/tobacco use area located within the ticketed area but outside the building at the 3rd Base Gate. Tobacco use directly in front of any building entrance is prohibited. Within common areas, smoking and other tobacco product use is limited to a single, designated area on the patio on top of the loading dock between Red Parking Deck and the One Ballpark Center west lobby entrance.

Baltimore Orioles – at Camden Yards Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside Oriole Park, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes or any device that mimics the act of smoking.

Boston Red Sox – Park Smoking is not allowed in .

Chicago Cubs – In an effort to accommodate all guests, smoking and tobacco use is strictly prohibited in Wrigley Field. This includes the use of traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Designated smoking areas are located outside of each gate. If a fan wishes to exit the ballpark for 10 minutes, they must have their ticket signed/stamped by a Cubs associate at the gate. Per state law, smoking is not permitted within 15 feet of any public entrance to the ballpark.

2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite J • Berkeley, California 94702 • (510) 841-3032 / FAX (510) 841-3071 www.no-smoke.org • [email protected] Pursuant to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act 95-0017, there will be no smoking inside of Guaranteed Rate Field. Electric cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapor cigarettes also are not permitted. The ramps are a part of the building and may not be utilized as a smoking area. A designated smoking area is located on the ground level outside of Gates 2 and 5 (Gate 5 is located on the north side of 35th Street). Smoking is not permitted within 15 feet of any entrance or exit or any air handling units. Guests failing to comply with the policy may be asked to surrender his/her ticket and leave the ballpark.

Cincinnati Reds – Great American Ball Park has been designated as a completely non-smoking facility under Ohio Law. Therefore, it is the obligation of ballpark staff to insure that smoking, which includes the use of tobacco and vapor devices, does not occur inside Great American Ball Park. Violators may be subject to ejection and potential fines. There is a designated smoking area, outside of GATE B - Gapper's Alley behind Section 119 is available for those that wish to smoke. Guests inside of the ballpark can use the re-entry gate at the Gapper's Alley gates to gain access to the smoking area. Guests are subject to metal detection screening upon re-entry and there will be no carry-in items permitted through the re-entry gate. If a guest uses any other gate, other than the 2 designated for Re-Entry, to exit they will not be able to partake in the re-entry service. The smoking area may permanently or temporarily be closed and/or individuals refused at the sole discretion of ballpark management.

Cleveland Indians – In accordance with the laws of the state of Ohio, Fans are not permitted to smoke or use tobacco products anywhere on Progressive Field Property. Electronic Cigarettes, "E-Cigarettes," Vapor Cigarettes, or any device that mimics smoking are also prohibited. Progressive Field is a non-smoking facility. Fans may use the re-entry available at Gate A to smoke outside of the ballpark.

Colorado Rockies – In consideration of the health and comfort of others, Coors Field prohibits smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, vaporizers and other similar devices at Coors Field except in designated smoking areas. Interior designated smoking areas are marked by yellow lines:

GATES Outside of each main entry gate A re-entry hand and ticket stamp must be obtained prior to exit for re-entry

WELLS FARGO CLUB Outdoor terrace behind sections 214-216 (after the start of the game) Outside terrace behind section 247

SUITE LEVEL Wells Fargo Club terraces Outside Suite Level, left-field corner of suite entrance, across from Suite 56

UPPER CONCOURSE Behind sections 316, 325, 347 and near the Clocktower

MEZZANINE Behind the top of sections 204 and 205 near the escalators

ROCKPILE On the elevated platform near

2 It is illegal to consume marijuana in public. Smoking or otherwise consuming marijuana is prohibited in all areas of Coors Field, including designated smoking areas.

Detroit Tigers – Comerica Park is a smoke free workplace and venue, (except for the Lexus Cigar Bar which allows the smoking of cigars only). Guests wishing to smoke may do so at the designated location outside the ballpark behind section 140 on Brush Street. Guests entering the smoking area must pass through security screening including metal detectors upon reentry. Alcohol is not permitted in the outside smoking areas. Guests with access to the MotorCity Hotel Casino Tiger Club may smoke cigars in the Lexus Cigar Bar. Smoking of cigarettes is prohibited in the Lexus Cigar Bar.

Houston Astros – Smoking at Minute Maid Park is allowed only in designated smoking areas. Fans seated in the Club, Suite and Upper Concourse levels may go to any of the roof terraces. Ask any ballpark personnel for the exact locations of these areas. Fans in the Main Concourse may leave the building at the Right Field. Fans must have their ticket scanned before exiting the building and scanned for re-entry. Smoking is strictly prohibited on any concourse or in any of the stairwells. All smoking restrictions extend to e-cigarettes and similar products.

Kansas City Royals – Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the structure of Kauffman Stadium. Designated smoking areas are located along the perimeter fence line at Gates B & D, along the perimeter fence line at Gates A & E and on View Level behind section 420. Electronic cigarettes and other smoking devices are not allowed in the seating bowl or concourse. Designated areas for electronic cigarettes and other smoking devices are available at the designated smoking areas.

Los Angeles Angels – For the health and comfort of others, smoking will not be permitted in the seating areas, suites, concourses, and restrooms. Smoking will be allowed only in designated areas such as the ramps and the Plaza Courtyard area. Electronic cigarettes are subject to the same restrictions. Fans who fail to comply with this policy may be subject to ejection from the ballpark.

Los Angeles Dodgers – Dodger Stadium is a smoke-free facility with designated smoking areas. Please see a Dodger Stadium representative for directions to these areas. Electronic cigarettes are subject to the same restrictions. The use of smokeless tobacco products is also prohibited in all areas of the Stadium.

Miami Marlins – Marlins Park Smoking, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping are prohibited in Marlins Park. In consideration of all Guests, the Marlins ask for your cooperation. There are no designated smoking areas inside Marlins Park and exiting and re-entry is prohibited for this purpose. Smoking and Vaping will be limited to the East and West Plazas on the building’s exterior.

Milwaukee Brewers – Miller Park Use of tobacco products in any form, including smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in Miller Park except in designated areas. In an effort to accommodate all guests, smoking is allowed only in designated areas of Miller Park. Designated smoking areas for guests are located on outer plaza areas on the Field Level, behind section 106, and Friday's Front Row outdoor patio. Smoking is prohibited in the entire seating bowl of Miller Park as well as all concourses, suites, restrooms, and within 25 feet of any Miller Park entrance.

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Minnesota Twins – Target Field is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is no longer allowed anywhere within Target Field or its appurtenant areas. This includes the ballpark itself, Target Plaza, the Promenade behind the ballpark and the 5th and 7th Street sidewalks adjacent to Target Field. Electronic cigarettes are also prohibited at Target Field. There is no re-entry at Target Field. Smoking within Citi Field is prohibited, except for the three designated smoking areas located at:

Plaza Level - Left Field Gate Field Level - Center field staircase landing across from the back of the CitiVision video board Promenade Level - The top of the ramp across from section 527 Any ticketholder smoking in any location other than the three specified above is subject to ejection.

New York Yankees – Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in Yankee Stadium. There are no designated smoking areas, and re-entry is prohibited. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited. Violators will be ejected immediately.

Oakland Athletics – In accordance with the City of Oakland's smoking ordinance, Section 8.30.40, all A's events are Smoke Free. Violators of this policy will be subject to ejection and/or citation. There are no designated smoking areas anywhere in the stadium. Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) are not permitted at anytime.

Philadelphia Phillies – By City of Philadelphia ordinance, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in designated areas of the Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate.

Pittsburgh Pirates – PNC Park In consideration of the health and comfort of others, the use of tobacco products of any kind is not permitted anywhere in PNC Park. This policy also applies to e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The Club reserves the right to eject any person violating this policy.

Saint Louis Cardinals – Tobacco and electronic cigarette use is prohibited inside Busch Stadium. Guests who want to exit Busch Stadium to smoke may pass freely onto Clark Street and back into the stadium via the designated exit at Gate 4, as long as they do not leave the controlled, fenced area on Clark Street. Guests who leave the controlled area on Clark Street will need to have their hand stamped as they exit the area, and will need to present the hand stamp and a ticket for the game to re-enter the controlled area and Busch Stadium.

San Diego Padres – Petco Park is a smoke-free facility. Guests who wish to utilize standard or electronic smoking devices at a Petco Park event are required to utilize the designated locations outside the ballpark. Guests wishing to exit the ballpark and return to the same event must receive a re-entry stamp from gate personnel.

San Francisco Giants – AT&T Park In accordance with San Francisco City Ordinance, AT&T Park is a SMOKE-FREE facility with no smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the ballpark. Electronic cigarettes and

4 vaporizers are included in this prohibition. The ballpark smoking policy is subject to change at the discretion of Giants management.

Seattle Mariners – Safeco Field In compliance with the Washington Clean Air Act, Safeco Field is a no smoking facility (including chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes). Smoking is not permitted in any location inside Safeco Field or within 25 feet of all entrances, windows and ventilation intakes. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas 25 feet away from the Home Plate, Right Field, Left Field and Center Field Gates, as well as the north end of the Parking Plaza. Guests exiting the ballpark to smoke must have their ticket scanned for re-entry by a Gate Host at an entrance gate prior to exiting.

Tampa Bay Rays – Tropicana Field is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside Tropicana Field, including smokeless cigarettes or any device that mimics the act of smoking. Guests are permitted to smoke inside the fenced areas outside the building at Gates 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7; or outside on the ramps at Gates 2, 5 and 6.

Texas Rangers – Globe Life Park Smoking, Smoking Devices, or E-Cigarettes are not permitted in the seating bowl, the Lexus Club Level, suite level, or on the Main Concourse behind Section 44 past the Visitors Bullpen. Guests may smoke at designated areas near the outer perimeter of the main concourse and the upper concourse. Additional smoking areas are located on the first and third base ramps, below the club concourse level.

SMOKING SECTIONS There are ten designated smoking areas inside Globe Life Park.

Main Concourse, along the outer wall behind the striping: Behind Sections 11-12 Behind Section 39

Lexus Club Level, along the ramps behind the striping: Behind Section 208 Behind Section 243

Upper Concourse, along the outer wall behind the striping: Behind Sections 304-306 Behind Section 310 Behind Sections 314-318 Behind Sections 330-334 Behind Sections 341-342 Behind Sections 343-345

Toronto Blue Jays – Rogers Centre has been a smoke-free environment, in compliance with the Province of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act for quite some time. Smoking is not permitted at any level in the building including our parking level. For clarity purposes - this includes the use of any vapour or electronic cigarettes. Toronto City Council has recently approved changes to Municipal Code Chapter 709- Smoking. It is now against the law to smoke within nine metres (30 feet) of an entrance or exit of any

5 building that is used by the public. Security measures preclude us from allowing guests back into the building if they choose to exit. Those leaving the facility to smoke will not be permitted re-entry to the stadium.

Washington Nationals – Nationals Park is a completely non-smoking facility. Guests wishing to smoke (including, without limitation, electronic cigarettes) must go to the designated smoking area at the First Base Gate. Guests wishing to exit Nationals Park to smoke must present a valid ticket and receive a wristband before exiting Nationals Park. Guests wishing to reenter Nationals Park must return through the metal detectors with a valid ticket and assigned wristband. Guests may not exit and reenter Nationals Park using only an admission ticket for any reason.

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