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In North Carolina, a preemptive 1993 law prevents local communities from setting their own smokefree ordinances and rules. Dubbed the "NC Dirty Air Law," it leaves communities unable to pass policy that makes all restaurants, worksites, and other public places 100% smokefree to protect their citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke. In fact, it virtually requires that public places maintain space for smokers, unless they either pass private policy, or are specifically exempted by the NC legislature. Smokefree Guilford encourages you to sign a resolution in favor of smokefree worksites and other public places can help to restore local control over this important health protection, or to promote smokefree policy at the state level. Click Here to Join Smokefree Guilford Smokefree Guilford is a local grassroots coalition of concerned individuals, health care professionals, and community groups committed to protecting the public from the dangers of involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke in Guilford County. This initiative is not anti-smoker. This is an initiative to promote health, to protect families and workers, and to encourage businesses to make decisions which protect the health of both patrons and employees. Smokefree Guilford meets regularly and welcomes the participation of new members! Call 336-288-8886 or e-mail for more information about upcoming meetings. Click here to download our brochure. |
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