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ond-hand smoke ordinances. Ten localities rushed to enact ordinances before the moratorium began July 1.
Virginia is one of only seven states nationwide without a Clean Indoor Air law. The three privatesector health agencies, according to Dr. Lawrence, will support new legislation to be introduced in January to protect the public breathing space in government buildings and in all public areas where people go to conduct business.
“In addition,” Dr. Lawrence said, “we will oppose any legislation which prevents local governing bodies from adopting more restrictive ordinances to protect their citizens, and we oppose any state law designed to force repeal of any existing local ordinances on second-hand smoke.”
During the news conference, the agencies announced a grassroots citizen initiative, Virginians for Clean Indoor Air. “Members of the public are invited to come to any office of the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association to sign up,” said Dr. Charles Robertson of the American Lung Association of Virginia. The special sign-up postcards also are available • by calling the agencies’ toll-free 800-number telephone information services, 1-800ACS-2345, 1-800-HEARTLINE, or 1-800-345-LUNG.
“The public is also invited,” Dr. Robertson said, “to pick up or call for special restaurant stickers asking owners to offer a non-smoking section or thanking them for already offering one.”
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