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Article: Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act Marks One Year Anniversary
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- U.S. Newswire
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- September 10, 2009
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Recent study finds 52 lives in the hospitality industry are saved
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act has significantly increased the
number of businesses where customers and employees enjoy a healthy,
smoke-free environment, Secretary of Health Everette James said
today.
The law took effect Sept. 11, 2008, and prohibits smoking in most
public places, including restaurants, workplaces and a portion of
casino floors.
"Secondhand smoke has a deadly impact on workers and costs our
healthcare system billions of dollars," said Secretary James. "This
law protects ...