“A smokefree indoor air policy is critical to protect the health of everyone who will spend time in these casinos – especially employees. As you consider legislation to legalize commercial casinos in North Carolina, we strongly urge you to ensure casinos in the state do not allow indoor smoking,” wrote Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of ANR. “North Carolina law has prohibited indoor smoking in nearly every establishment for almost 14 years, with few exceptions. As the legislature considers legislation to legalize commercial casinos in the state, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) sent a letter to Senate President Phil Berger and Speaker Tim Moore urging them to write into the legislation language ensuring casinos are smokefree indoors. Raleigh, NC- Advocates for smokefree casinos are urging North Carolina lawmakers to ensure that any commercial casinos that open in the state are smokefree indoors to protect the health of workers and guests. Public Health Group: Smoking Carveout for Casinos Threatens Health, Creates Uneven Playing Field for NC Small Businesses – and Gives Big Tobacco Exactly What They Want
