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Smokefree
Air Act Rules Approved
Posted 29 June 2008
The Iowa State Board of Health adopted unanimously the administrative
rules that accompany the Smokefree Air Act. The rules, which will have
the authority of law when the Act goes into effect July 1, outline how
implementation and enforcement of the new law will take place.
The Smokefree Air Act protects the health of Iowans by prohibiting
smoking in nearly all enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and
bars. The Board adopted the rules during a special meeting held Friday.
Cheryll Jones, chair of the Iowa State Board of Health stressed the
impact of the law on public health in Iowa. "The priority of the Board
of Health is to improve the health and well-being of the citizens of
Iowa." Jones said. "The Smoke Free Air Act helps us to move closer to
our goal of a healthy Iowa for all of our citizens."
Governor Chet Culver signed the Smokefree Air Act on April 15, less
than 11 weeks before the Act was to go into effect. To ensure the
public has ample time to comment on the rules, a public comment period
will continue through Aug. 22. A number of public comment meetings are
scheduled throughout Iowa and via the Iowa Communications Network.
Amendments to the rules based on public comments will have to be
considered by the Board of Health in the fall of this year.
To learn more about the Smokefree Air Act or to submit a comment on the
rules, go to www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov. Visitors to the site can also
find a list of Frequently Asked Questions and samples of signs that
many Iowa businesses and governmental organizations will need to
display beginning July 1. Keep an eye on this site for updates
regarding the date, time and place of the public comment meetings.
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