Tobacco Use

Smoke-free workplaces proposed in New Mexico

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 15th, 2005

Smoking would be banned in workplaces and restaurants across the state under a proposal backed by a coalition of health groups.

Legislation by Representative Al Park, D-Albuquerque, would prohibit smoking in most indoor locations, except a private residence, certain bars, a retail tobacco shop, private clubs, casinos and smoking-designated hotel and motel rooms.

Park and other supporters said January 24, 2005, that the legislation would help protect people from the health dangers of second-hand smoke.

Among those backing the measure is a coalition called New Mexicans Concerned About Tobacco, which includes groups such as the...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-02-15)

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