NYS Bill Protects Youth from Harmful Effects of Cigarettes by Prohibiting Smoking Near After-School Programs
August 26, 2015 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (August 26, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation to protect children across New York State from exposure to 
second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in operation.
“This commonsense measure will help protect children from the dangerous effects of second-hand smoke and complements ongoing efforts that have resulted in smoking in New York hitting an all-time low," Governor Cuomo said. “I thank the sponsors for their efforts to make this a stronger and healthier New York."
This bill (S.993-A/A.5917-A) expands the ban on smoking within 100 feet of the entrances, exits or outdoor areas of public and private schools to prohibit smoking during after-school programs. The ban would be in effect only during those hours in which the after-school programs are in session. Residences or residential property within the 100 foot perimeter would be excluded from the new law’s smoking ban. In addition, the new law requires such programs to post signs specifying the times at which smoking is prohibited.
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NYS Bill Protects Youth from Harmful Effects of Cigarettes by Prohibiting Smoking Near After-School Programs
August 26, 2015 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (August 26, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation to protect children across New York State from exposure to
second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in operation.
“This commonsense measure will help protect children from the dangerous effects of second-hand smoke and complements ongoing efforts that have resulted in smoking in New York hitting an all-time low," Governor Cuomo said. “I thank the sponsors for their efforts to make this a stronger and healthier New York."
This bill (S.993-A/A.5917-A) expands the ban on smoking within 100 feet of the entrances, exits or outdoor areas of public and private schools to prohibit smoking during after-school programs. The ban would be in effect only during those hours in which the after-school programs are in session. Residences or residential property within the 100 foot perimeter would be excluded from the new law’s smoking ban. In addition, the new law requires such programs to post signs specifying the times at which smoking is prohibited.
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