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Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act

Effective September 11th, 2008 smoking is now prohibited in public places and workplaces across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

To report a violation click here.

Helpful details regarding the Clean Indoor Air Act:
1. Guidance for Public Places & Workplaces

2. Guidance for Obtaining Clean Indoor Air Act Exception Approval by the Department of Health for Tobacco Shops, Cigar Bars and Drinking Establishments

3. Guidance on PA Clean Indoor Air Act Provisions and Exceptions for Specific Organizations, Facilities, Residences & Events

PUBLIC PLACES & WORKPLACES:
Act 27 of 2008, The Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) regulates smoking in public places and workplaces across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the exception of the City of Philadelphia.

Samples of Smoke-Free Policies

DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS, CIGAR BARS & TOBACCO SHOPS:
If a drinking establishment, cigar bar or tobacco shop applies for an exception on or after September 11, 2008 and is open for business the establishment must remain smoke free until it recieves written approval for the exception from the PA Department of Health.

The application period for type 2 drinking establishments and type 1 cigar bars as described in the Guidance Documents has now closed. Application period for type 1 drinking establishments, type 2 cigar bars or tobacco shops remains open and the form is available below.

Click here for the Application for Exception Form

PRIVATE CLUBS:
The Clean Indoor Air Act does not require submission of an application to the Department of Health or a written approval.  The PA Department of Health does recommend that private clubs report the outcome of the officers’ vote to address smoking to the Department so that the information is available should any complaints of violations be reported.

Private Club Reporting Form

Private Clubs FAQ

All Application for Exception Forms, Private Club Reporting Forms and Violation Reprting Forms are to be sent to the Pennsylvania State Department of Health:

Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control
Attention: Clean Indoor Air
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Room 833 Health and Welfare Building
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0701

Pennsylvania Department of Health Help Line
1-877-835-9535

Downloadable Signage

Click here for the DOH Business Brochure

Click here for DOH Compliance Tool Kit

For more information on the importance of the Clean Indoor Air Act visit these links:
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Alliance to Control Tobacco (PACT)
Act 27 of 2008 - Clean Indoor Air Act
Clean Indoor Air Fact Sheet