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Smoking Banned in Philly Public Places Workplace as Council Votes to Strengthen Anti-Smoking Laws

Official:Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places -- Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workplace, with certain exceptions, and by repealing current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking; all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Nutter

Introduced: May 11, 2000

: Committee on Public Health and Human Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2000–2003 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to prohibit smoking in certain public places and workplaces in Philadelphia, with some exceptions.

What This Bill Does

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The bill amends Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code to

Prohibit smoking in certain public places, including workplaces, with certain exceptions.
Repeal current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking.
Allow for smoking in private homes and residences, as well as in designated smoking areas.
Impose no new fines or penalties, but rather updates the existing regulations regarding smoking in public places.