Interactive US Map of Tobacco Resources
NALBOH is pleased to present an interactive US map that allows individuals to quickly access local tobacco control resources, support, and links for their state and community. To visit the map and learn more about tobacco control resources in your state, please visit our webpage.
"Economic decline from smoke-free air policies? Informing local policymakers with data" In communities that are working on smoke-free air policies, it can often be heard that businesses are afraid that the policy will cause them to lose revenue. Do smoke-free air laws negatively affect the local economy? View this educational webinar, hosted by the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) to learn what the data really show and how to use the information to advocate for smoke-free air. Presenters:
Brian A. King, PhD, MPH-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Jon Macy, PhD, MPH-Indiana University,
Ellen Hahn, PhD, RN-University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy.
View the archived webinar.
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On February 23, 2010 ET, NALBOH offered a webinar for board of health members and other public health professionals on how the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act law directly impacts local authority to control tobacco marketing. The presentation was conducted by Maggie Mahoney, JD and Warren Ortland, JD from the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium.
Click to view the presentation slides.
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On September 28, 2009 and October 13, 2009 NALBOH offered a webinar for board of health members and health department staff about emerging tobacco products. The webinar was presented by staff at the American Legacy Foundation, and the PowerPoint presentation is now available for download. To view or download this presentation, please click the link below.
Emerging Tobacco Products: “New Products, Same Targets”
Kalb County (GA) Board of Health asks county commission to approve stronger clean indoor air ordinance
Westford (MA) Board of Health bans tobacco sales in pharmacies
Fort Lee (NJ) Board of Health considers expanding smoking ban to public parks and tennis courts
Durham County (NC) Board of Health approves proposed smoking ban language for public places and outdoor spaces
Westwood (MA) Board of Health prohibits sale of tobacco in pharmacies
Clark County (WA) Board of Health bans sale of e-cigarettes to minors
Tacoma-Pierce County (WA) Board of Health curbs use and sale of e-cigarettes
City of Racine (WI) Board of Health bans smoking in city parks
Richmond County (GA) Board of Health unanimously endorses tougher smoking ordinance for Augusta
Paramus (NJ) Board of Health unanimously adopts ordinance banning smoking in borough parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, and swimming facilities
Colorado State Board of Health holds public hearing on dissolvable tobacco products
Kanawha-Charleston (WV) Board of Health may be asked to included a prominent Charleston location, Haddad Riverfront Park, in the Clean Indoor Air Act
Linn County (IA) Board of Health advocated for banning the sale of dissolvable tobacco products, combined products, and the free distribution of tobacco samples at age-restricted temporary structures
Bullitt County (KY) Board of Health appealing smoking ban ruling
Cattaraugus County (NY) Board of Health considering a ban on electronic cigarettes
Monongalia County (WV) Board of health proposing new smoking ban
Colorado State (CO) Board of Health wants dissolvable tobacco products out of the state
DeKalb County (GA) Board of Health sponsors poster contest for students showing a smoke-free DeKalb
Barnstable (MA) Board of Health considers policy that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and stores with pharmacies
Boston (MA) Public Health Commission votes to restrict the sale and use of electronic cigarettes as well as prohibit the sale of individual cigars
Westwood (MA) Board of Health discusses tobacco violation for local gas station selling cigarettes to a minor
Ohio County (WV) Board of Health considers strengthened clean indoor air law to include casinos and gaming rooms
Mississippi State Board of Health supports statewide clean indoor air law
