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Smoke-Free San Diego is a project of the Tobacco-Free Coalition of San Diego County, a group of local agencies and community members who fight for smoke-free air and mobilize communities to bring out policy change.
Over the past 20 years much progress has been made to protect San Diego residents and our region’s environment from the dangers associated with secondhand smoke, tobacco litter, and illegal tobacco sales.
This website charts the course of San Diego’s smoke-free movement and offers resources that promote understanding of state and local policies that keep our community healthy.
Protect yourself and others against indoor secondhand marijuana smoke! If passed, Assembly Bill (AB 374), would allow marijuana retailers to sell food, non-alcoholic beverages, and tickets to concerts and other events, forcing workers to inhale the toxic chemicals that are emitted by the secondhand smoke. This would roll back certain protections and safety guidelines concerning secondhand smoke in the workplace. As of 9/25/23, the bill is headed to Governor Newsom for his signature. Tell Governor Newsom to veto AB 374!
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Read the latest news!
- Carlsbad becomes first city to ban multi-housing smokingThe City of Carlsbad passed a new law last week that bans smoking inside and outside multi-housing units, including condos and apartments. The new law…
- Digital games on vaping devices could lure more youth to nicotine addictionScientists at the University of California, Riverside, raise the alarm on new electronic cigarette products equipped with touch screens, animated displays, and built-in games. Because…
- San Marcos Community Calls for Reducing Access to Nicotine Products to Protect Youth Mental HealthTo raise awareness on youth access to nicotine products and how they affect the San Marcos Community, the Vista Community Clinic Tobacco Control Program hosted…
- A Win! Federal Court In Favor of Adding Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette PacksMarch 21 (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday said a U.S. government requirement that cigarette packs and advertisements contain graphic warnings about the…