Tobacco-Use Prevention

2010 Tobacco-Use Prevention Policy Priorities

• Protect public health by eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke:
  •        Protect existing law (HB 2) which made restaurants and bars smoke-free on January 2, 2010 
  •        Expand existing smoke-free law by advocating for legislation to make all NC worksites and public places 100% smok-free, in combination with;
  •        Advocate for legislation that expands local control so local communities can pass ordinances to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke in worksites (in addition to public places granted by HB 2

• Support an increase in North Carolina’s cigarette excise tax BY at least $1.00 and support an excise tax increase on other tobacco (non-cigarette) products to a tax rate equivalent with that of cigarettes;

 

• Support reinstituting North Carolina’s cigarette tax stamp to promote health, safety, crime prevention efforts and increased state revenue.

 

• Support funding for evidence-based tobacco use prevention and cessation programs.

 

RESOURCES

Check out smokefree.nc.gov as a resource on HB 2 implementation.

This link contains downloadable items that should be helpful for you as a business owner or manager, or as a healthcare professional.

Educational materials for Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law.

View a video of the signing ceremony (courtesty of WRAL)