Second Hand Smoke

SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC PLACES & WORKSITES

New Poll released on North Carolinian's support for our strong smoke free law

    Key Findings

    Press Release: Released on April 5th, 2011 

    Legislative Information: Released on April 6th, 2011

* Read House Bill 2 - Prohibiting Smoking in Restaurants & Bars in NC (became law on May 19, 2009) *

Brief Summary of the Law from the Institute of Government

Click here to sign the Resolution in Support of Making ALL Worksites and Public Places Smoke-Free.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper:

        Use sample letter to the editor after House Bill 2 implementation


TALKING POINTS 

Talking Points on Health Impact of Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars 

NC's Smoke Free Restaurants and Bars Law is Saving Lives

Oppose SB 469: Why Mess with a Success?

Frequently Asked Questions about the NEW Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law

Talking Points on Enforcement Process for Smoke-Free Law

Talking Points for Opinion Pieces or Letters to the Editor

Sample Press Release

Celebration List for House Bill 2

House Bill 2 As Law

Customizable Ad/Flyer Promoting Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars


Photos from celebrations marking the implementation of the smoke-free
restaurants and bars law on January 2, 2010.

Abbey Road event in Cary, NC


Lexington BBQ in Lexington, NC and pictured is Layton Long (Davidson Co. Health Director),
Wayne Monk (owner of Lexington BBQ), Rep. Hugh Holliman (primary sponsor of HB 2),
and Dr. David Goff (Wake Forest University and AHA volunteer)