To insulate the program from undue political influence, independent management, review and evaluation of the entire program should be built into the plan. The effect on children is greater than on adults. Revenue from the tax should be used to fund a statewide tobacco use reduction program. Tobacco product advertising attractive to young people should be eliminated. The industry should be required to divulge the contents of its products and to advertise them truthfully so that adult smokers can make informed decisions about smoking.
Children are at special risk.
ETS should be eliminated from all places of public access including taverns, restaurants, schools, entertainment and sports facilities, public facilities, etc. Smoking in public places is acceptable only if it is restricted to fully enclosed, separately ventilated rooms. All state legislation should preserve the right of localities to expand and improve upon the State's laws. Copyright 1999, Center for Tobacco Free New York . All rights reserved.