Philadelphia Smoking Ban Now in Effect
Monday September 25, 2006
The Philadelphia law banning smoking in many public places has gone into effect as of today.
The law mandates that smoking in prohibited inside:
Read the full text of the Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law.
The law mandates that smoking in prohibited inside:
- all workplaces
- galleries
- sports facilities
- restaurants and most bars
- of all of the above locations, up to 20 feet from all entrances
- outdoor cafes
- private clubs
- bars that that derive at least 90 percent of their income from drinks (waiver required)
Read the full text of the Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law.
Comments
I like the idea of a smoking ban. My mom has emphysema, and now she ahtes it when people smoke around her.
Smoking ban is a great idea, but I’ve been to plenty of places where it is not being enforced. What to do?
the ban is completely in effectual in most bars. it’s unbelievable.