"The fight against Big Tobacco isn't over, but this is a significant victory as we continue to protect our communities from deadly nicotine addiction and save more lives." Hochul's office states: Legislation (A1025/S50) amends the public buildings law to prohibit the sale of tobacco products in vending machines and at vending stands leasing space in New York State buildings
However, experts agree that the more combustion-free options are available on the market, the easier it is for smokers to find an alternative product which suits them and helps them quit smoking
For locations that do not have smoking prohibitions (bars, lounges, retail tobacco stores, tobacco businesses, private hire limousines, chemical dependency or mental health programs) any no smoking areas must be designated as no smoking rooms
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