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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.

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1 Smoke-Free Michigan May 1, 2010

2 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

3 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

4 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-line michigan.gov/smokefreelaw

5 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

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

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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