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Smoke-Free Hawaii Implementation of the Smoke-Free Hawaii Law November 16, 2006 Why a New law? The Smoke-Free Hawaii Law is designed to protect the health and well-being of people who do not want to be subjected to secondhand smoke. Support for the Law
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Smoke-Free Hawaii Implementation of the Smoke-Free Hawaii Law November 16, 2006
Why a New law? The Smoke-Free Hawaii Law is designed to protect the health and well-being of people who do not want to be subjected to secondhand smoke.
Support for the Law • 85% of surveyed Hawaii voters support smoke-free workplaces & public places • Medical evidence supports it • 14 other states have passed similar laws • It’s a global trend
Not a Smoking Ban! Smokers may still purchase and use tobacco products in areas other than those designated as smoke-free under the law.
Hawaii Goes Smoke-Free Concurrent with “The Great American Smoke Out” November 16, 2006
ALTRES Position • Comply with the law • Assist client companies in complying • Provide guidance to Hawaii’s business community
What is the Law? Smoking will no longer be allowed in partially or fully enclosed buildings: • Owned by the state or the counties • Open to the public (including private businesses) • Places of employment(including private homes licensed for care)
What is the Law? Smoking is no longer allowed: • In airports, from cabin to curb • Within 20 feet of doorways, windows and ventilation intakes • In sports arenas, outdoor arenas, stadiums and amphitheaters (in enclosed, partially enclosed and seating areas)
What is the Law? Smoking is no longer allowed in: • Restaurants • Bars & nightclubs • Outdoor and lanai areas of the above
Exceptions to the Law • Hotels/Motels (no more than 20% of rooms) • Written requests in private and semi-private rooms of nursing homes and long-term care facilities • Outdoor areas of employment, except those provided for within the bill • Part of a film production
Business Compliance • Post the required signage • Smoking Prohibited by Law or International “No Smoking” symbol • At every entrance • Clearly visible • Implement “No Smoking” policy • Inform violators they may not smoke on the premises, according to the law
Violations • Businesses • $100 fine for first offense • $200 fine for second offense • $500 for each additional (within one year) • Licenses may be suspended or revoked • Individuals • $50 plus court fees
Resources • Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii www.tobaccofreehawaii.org • ClearTheSmoke.org • Questions and Concerns Call 211 www.hawaiismokefree.com • Cessation Services Hawaii Tobacco Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-Now