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Title of bill
An act to amend the Indian law and the public health law, in relation to prohibiting smoking in any Indian casino which has a current or pending gaming compact with the state
Purpose
This legislation would require any Indian Nation with a current or pending gaming compact with the State of New York to abide by the State's Clean Indoor Air Act.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this measure amends the Indian Law, by adding a new section 15, to prohibit smoking in Native-American casinos,
Section two of the bill amends subdivisions 17 and 18 of section 1399-o of the public health law, as amended by Chapter 13 of the Laws of 2003, to include any Indian nation with a current or pending gaming compact with the state that operates a casino.
Justification
Chapter 13 of the Laws of 2003, strengthening the State's Clean Indoor Air Act, was enacted in order to protect New York State's workers and the public from the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke.
This bill seeks to expand those protected by Chapter 13 of the Laws of 2003, to protect all workers and others from exposure to deadly secondhand smoke in all public places, including Native-American casinos.
Secondhand smoke kills approximately 63,000 people each year. It is a dilute mixture of mainstream smoke (exhaled by smokers) and sidestream smoke (from the burning end of a cigarette) and it is chemically similar to the smoke inhaled by smokers, and contains a number of carcinogenic compounds. Secondhand smoke, known to cause cancer, is classified by the federal government as a known carcinogen along with chemicals such as asbestos, benzene, mustard gas and radon.
The lives of the employees and customers of Native-American casinos, the majority of whom are New York State citizens, are no less valuable than the employees or customers of other businesses around the State. This measure is necessary to protect all New York State citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke no matter where they work or which businesses they choose to patronize.
Legislative history
S.5356 of 2004, S.4357 of 2005/2006, S.4805 of 2007/2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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