ADHS
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Arizona Launches 24/7 Information Line and Web
Site to Educate Business Owners and Residents
About Smoke-free Arizona Act |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
January 16, 2007 |
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Michael Murphy, ADHS Public Information: (602)
542-1094
Janey Pearl, ADHS Public Information: (602)
364-1201 |
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To help residents and business owners
understand the Smoke-free Arizona Act, the statewide
smoke free law, the Arizona Department of Health
Services is launching an information line and Web site.
The free information line at 1-877-AZ STOPS
(1-877-297-8677) is available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. The Web site,
http://www.smokefreearizona.org, provides
comprehensive information on the Smoke-free Arizona Act
and its requirements.
Arizona’s smoke free law, which goes into effect May 1,
will require bars, restaurants and most businesses to be
smoke free.
The phone line and web site are designed to help
business owners and members of the public understand and
prepare to implement the new law.
“We are committed to working cooperatively with business
owners to implement the requirements of the Smoke-free
Arizona Act,” said Susan Gerard, Director.
She said Department of Health personnel are dedicated to
working with bars, restaurants and other affected
businesses and are eager to answer any questions about
how the Department plans to implement the Act.
“By working together, we can ensure that your
establishments run successfully and that patrons and
employees are protected from the harmful effects of
secondhand smoke,” Gerard said.
The Department also plans to air radio spots to educate
Arizonans about the new law.
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