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Council sought to ban smoking in all workplaces and public places in Philadelphia.

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 Tasco

Introduced: February 2, 2006

: Committee on Public Health and Human Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 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 public places and workplaces in Philadelphia, with penalties for non-compliance.

What This Bill Does

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Prohibits smoking in public places, defined as any place accessible to the public, including but not limited to: * Public buildings and facilities * Public parks and recreation areas * Public transportation vehicles * Streets and sidewalks * Other areas accessible to the public
Prohibits smoking in the workplace, defined as any place of employment, including but not limited to: * Office buildings * Restaurants and bars * Retail stores * Industrial plants and factories * Institutions and schools
Imposes penalties for non-compliance, which include a fine of up to $300 for the first offense and up to $600 for subsequent offenses. 4.