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Freedom to Breathe LawStatewide Workplace Smoking BanSmoking is prohibited in most indoor public places and indoor places of employment in Minnesota as of Oct. 1, 2007. The Freedom to Breathe Provisions fo the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act were signed into law by Governor Tim Pawlenty on May 16, 2007. The Freedom to Breathe Provisions of the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act describes where smoking is prohibited, outlines the responsibilities of proprietors and lists facilities and circumstances that are exempt from prohibitions. More information Smoking & Tobacco Resources American Cancer Society Provides a guide to quitting smoking, quitting smokeless tobacco and information on nicotine replacement therapy. American Heart Association Offers information about the risks of smoking, resources and tools for quitting and fighting tobacco through advocacy. American Lung Association - Minnesota Informationon the effects of smoking, quitting, second hand smoke and prevention. Association for Nonsmokers (ANSR)- Minnesota Works in tobacco prevention, sponsors programs through grants and volunteer efforts. Has been a leader inintroduction of legislation to make all public venuessmoke-free. Centers for Disease Control Prevention reports, research articles, educational materials, and information on quitting. Clear Way Minnesota Works to reduce tobacco use and second hand smoke exposure through grants, research and outreach activities. Sponsors a free Quit Line. Minnesota Institute of Public Health Protects public health and safety. Sponsors projects in prevention and research. Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition Updated news and information about smoke-free policies and advocacy efforts around Minnesota and the U.S. National Cancer Institute Tobaccofacts, research findings, information on quitting and prevention. Relevant statistics. 1.800.4.CANCER (1.800.422.6237) Nicotine Anonymous Offers a 12-step program to help "kick the habit". 1.877.TRY.NICA (1.877.879.6422) Smoking Cessation Leadership Center A program housed at UC San Francisco sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Offers a Quit Now program. Smoke Free Coalition Non-profit organization with information on tobacco, the tobacco industry, research information and tobacco taxes. Dedicated to reducing tobacco use in Minnesota. Smokefree.gov A quit smoking guide, offers educational materials to download and information on Quitlines. 1.800.QUITNOW (1.800.784.8669) The National Networks for Tobacco Control and Prevention A one stop shop for tobacco control information. Quit Line Smoking cessation sponsored by MPAAT. Includes Quit Plan Helpline (1.888.354.PLAN) and community Quit Plan Centers. Quit Plan Provides the following tools to help you learn to quit; smoking cessation resources, quitting tips, support from QuitNet community and helps you create your own Quit Smoking Plan. Creating Smoke-Free Workplaces Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Resources regarding Second Hand Smoke and the Workplace. Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act Detailed information specific to Minnesota's Clean Indoor Air Act. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Tobacco Prevention and Control Section works to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, prevent the initiation of tobacco use by youth, and eliminate disparities among populations at higher risk of tobacco use. |
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