Clean Indoor Air Act

Governor Rendell signed Senate Bill 246 into law on June 13, 2008 The legislation 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 penalties for those establishments in noncompliance, as well as those individuals smoking in prohibited areas.
Link to Clean Indoor Air Act - Senate Bill 246

To report a Clean Indoor Air Act violation you can call 1-877-835-9535. Or you can submit a complaint form electronically by clicking here.

If a drinking establishment, cigar bar or tobacco shop applies for an exception after September 11, 2008 and is open for business, the establishment must remain smoke free until it receives 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 Senate Bill 246 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.
Link to 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.
Link to Private Club Reporting Form

For more information about the Clean indoor Air Act click here for the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.