How To File A Complaint About Secondhand Smoke

If you are being exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke at work or in other places you visit, in most cases you can do something about it.

First, complain to a supervisor or manager. Tell them that no one should have to breathe tobacco smoke in order to hold a job or participate in a public activity. Many business owners would appreciate the opportunity to correct the situation before it becomes a larger problem.

If you cannot resolve the problem with the business, you can file a complaint with your local county health department. Describe the problem in detail or file a written complaint on the appropriate forms. Signing the complaint and giving your phone number allows health department officials to contact you if more information is needed. Complaint sources are confidential and will not be revealed.

Fill out our complaint form (PDF).
Just print it and mail or fax to your local health department. Click here for a county health department directory.

If your county health department does not have a clean indoor air regulation, consider contacting your board of health about developing one. The Smoke-free Initiative of WV can help you create or find a smoke-free coalition in your county.