Secondhand Smoke (preemption?)
Current statewide law allows smoking in public places and workplaces. It
mandates an indoor smoking area be designated in local government buildings.
State law mandates that smoking be allowed in the corridors of the Superdome
(home of the New Orleans Saints). State law preempts local ordinances that
are more protective than the state law.
State Tax:
36 cents per pack of cigarettes.
State/Local legislative
successes 2001-2003: The cigarette excise tax increased by 12 cents per pack in 2002
to 36 cents. Two cents per pack of the excise tax are now dedicated to funding
tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
How
to get involved in the coalition.
Whom to contact or how to contact? Web Site: www.tobaccofreelouisiana.org
(launches February 2003)
Email: ctfla@lphi.org
Call us at: (504) 539-9481 or toll-free at (866) 710-6064
Calendar
of upcoming events (might be key dates in the legislature, community meetings - depending
on the coalition/issue, etc.):
The 2003 legislative session begins March 31, 2003. The next Coalition meeting
happens March 19, 2003
Director: Albert Hannah
Coalition: Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Louisiana
Address: 1600 Canal Street., Suite 501
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 539-9491
Email: ahannah@lphi.org
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the SmokeLess State's Web site. SmokeLess States does not assume responsibility
for the content of other web sites.
