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No More Exemptions!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
On May 1st, the American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Alliance to Control Tobacco and statewide health advocates made a stand for comprehensive clean indoor air for all workers in Pennsylvania. The cry “No More Exemptions” was heard by lawmakers at the State Capitol.

Pennsylvania enacted a Clean Indoor Air law in 2008 but, as beneficial as that law was, it was not perfect. That law has several exemptions that allow workers and patrons at thousands of Pennsylvania businesses to be exposed to secondhand smoke. These business exemptions include:

• Bars, with 20 percent or less revenue from food sales
• Casinos (up to 50 percent of the gaming floor)
• Private Clubs
• Tobacco Shops
• Cigar Bars
• Truck stops with shower facilities

Comprehensive clean indoor air legislation would prohibit smoking in all indoor workplaces and public places, with no exemptions, protecting the public from harmful secondhand smoke and providing a level playing field for all businesses across the Commonwealth. Speak out today to let your lawmakers know the time is now for a comprehensive smoke-free law in PA!



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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

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