Pa. Smoking Ban Signed Into Law; Exemption List Being Compiled

[JackyRock]

Hi Friends,
PITTSBURGH -- A compromise bill to outlaw smoking in most workplaces and public spaces in Pennsylvania -- albeit with several exemptions -- was signed into law by Gov. Ed Rendell on Friday.The statewide ban will take effect in 90 days, making cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking illegal in restaurants, office buildings, schools, sports arenas, theaters, and bus and train stations.

Ashtrays will also get tossed from break rooms, lobbies and hallways.

The fine will be $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense and $1,000 the third time.

There are a dozen exemptions in the bill -- which stalled for a year before gaining approval in the House and Senate over the past week -- to ensure that smoking continues at some bars and taverns, private clubs, nursing homes, tobacco shops and portions of casino floors.

One loophole includes bars and private clubs that don't make more than 20 percent of revenue off food. State officials are still trying to determine which bars fall under that category.

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[KenMacMillan]

This is a blatant attempt at making money & the law makers should be ashamed of themselves. I don't smoke but this is an example of government going to far.

[Pineygirl]

How 'bout this?

The reality is this: excessive use of fragrance is the new second-hand smoke. Susan McBride deserved the right to work in a clean work environment and the City of Detroit simply failed to address her concern seriously. In addition to losing $100,000, the City of Detroit has been forced to also post signs banning government workers from wearing cologne, perfume, deodorant, scented lotions and from using scented candles, plug-in air fresheners and room sprays.
Danny Seo: Is Perfume the New Second-Hand Smoke?

You know that saying: "First they came for the Jews...etc."

[blockerhead]

Now there is a great way to turn a smoke break into a 15 minute walk.....