People should not be forced to walk through a wall of smoke when entering public buildings. The Surgeon General has declared that there is no safe level of secondhand smoke. It can trigger allergies, asthma attacks and other breathing problems.

Parks, playgrounds, beaches and other recreational areas should be places that people can go to enjoy the outdoors, breathe fresh air and exercise. They should not have to be exposed to secondhand smoke. Another public health concern is tobacco litter which is hazardous to children and wildlife. Over 280 municipalities throughout the state have implemented such policies which are listed on TobaccoFreeNYS.org.

TAC is working with businesses and community organizations to implement voluntary entryway bans, as well as, educating local municipalities about the benefits of adopting tobacco use regulations for outdoor recreational areas such as playgrounds, parks and beaches.

We are available to provide technical assistance to create policies and free signage to assist with the implementation of policies.

View statewide media campaigns and learn more at TobaccoFreeNYS.org