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Smoke-Free Michigan

Smoke-Free Michigan . May 1, 2010. Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-Free Law . Michigan becomes the 38 th 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. Bars & Restaurants (includes service patios)

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Smoke-Free Michigan

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  1. Smoke-Free Michigan May 1, 2010

  2. 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

  3. 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 Who is Going Smoke-free?

  4. 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-line michigan.gov/smokefreelaw Exemptions

  5. 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 How to Become Smoke-free

  6. Citizens Enforcement Staff Health Advocates Employees Ingham County Health Department State of Michigan Dept of Agriculture Tobacco Section (866) 59SMOKE Michigan.gov/smokefreelaw Reporting Procedure

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Smoke-Free Law Questions • Local Health Department • Toll Free: (866) 59SMOKE which is: (866) 597.6653 • www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw

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