Statewide Smoking BanRead the surprising results of PUMP's Smoking Ban Survey!On Behalf of our Members, PUMP submitted a Letter to the Editor which was Published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette in March 2008. Going Out? Check out some of the Smoke Free Establishments in Allegheny County Do you feel passionately about this issue? Here are some tips on writing a Letter to the Editor! To access “The Smoke Free Pennsylvania Act” Legislation in the House: HB1541 & Legislation in the Senate: SB246 Follow the Instructions Below:
On June 13th, 2008, the Clean Indoor Air ACT was signed into law by Governor Rendell. The legislation, Senate Bill 246, prohibits smoking in a public place or a workplace and lists examples of what is considered a public place. The bill allows for some exceptions, including a private residence (except those licensed as a child-care facility), a private social function where the site involved is under the control of the sponsor (except where the site is owned, leased, or operated by a state or local government agency) and a wholesale or retail tobacco shop. It also imposes 2 penalties for those establishments not in compliance, as well as those individuals smoking in prohibited areas. This law will take effect this September across the Commonwealth. Thank you for writing and calling your legislators to let them know how you feel about this issue! |
