Official:Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places -- Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in public places and in the workplace, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Nutter
Introduced: February 3, 2005
Signed: June 15, 2006
: Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill makes smoking prohibited in all public places and workplaces in Philadelphia, including offices, restaurants, and public transportation.
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