Smoke-Free Michigan

May 1, 2010

Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-Free Law

Michigan becomes the 38th smoke-free state

House Bill 4377 became Public Act 188 on 12/18/2009

Effective date is the start of business on Saturday, May 1, 2010

Who is Going Smoke-free? Bars & Restaurants

(includes service patios) Public indoor spaces Private Clubs (VFW,

Eagles, Moose…) Private worksites Public worksites Stores selling tobacco Hotel: rooms and hotel

common areas Mechanics shops

Places where Bingo Games are held

Employee Smoking Rooms

Private Offices Private homes with one

or more non-family employee

Anyplace other than a home that has one or more employee or volunteer

Exemptions

Tobacco Specialty Shop

Casino Gaming Floors

Cigar Bars; there are structural, financial, guest and equipment requirements

All exempt groups must file a Affidavit by 5/1/2010 and annually with MDCH

Exemption Affidavit available on-linemichigan.gov/smokefreelaw

How to Become Smoke-free Create a written policy

that creates all indoor space as smoke-free by 5/1/2010

Remove all indoor ashtrays

Post Smoke-Free Signs Offer smoke-free help to

only those that want it. In Ingham County:(517) 887-4315

Have a process for violations by employees and visitors

Think through where smokers SHOULD go to smoke. A coffee can with sand outside at a picnic table or outside a service-entrance is most common.

Outline a complaint process in your policy

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Ingham CountyHealth Department

State of MichiganDept of AgricultureTobacco Section

(866) 59SMOKEMichigan.gov/smokefreelaw

Help for those ready to quit Avoid the impression

that the smoke-free law requires people to quit-tobacco

Quit-tobacco help is available in Ingham County. Call: 517.887.4315

Most smokers want to quit, but don’t know how

Quit-Tobacco Help

Call (517) 887-4315

Enroll in a Quit-Tobacco Workshop:

a one-time two-hour program Select a Support Group day/time Create a Quit-Plan Learn how to use medications

Smoke-Free Law Questions

Local Health Department

Toll Free: (866) 59SMOKE which is: (866) 597.6653

www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw