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Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act

On June 10, 2008 Pennsylvania’s legislators passed a Clean Indoor Air Bill that will protect thousands of Pennsylvanian workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke.  Governor Ed Rendell signed Senate Bill 246 into law on Friday, June 13th creating Act 27 2008, the Clean Indoor Air Act.

For a list of Community Meetings to inform the public of the Clean Indoor Air Act CLICK HERE

The bill will go into effect on September 11, 2008.

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

Click here for information on the Application for Exception Form

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