State to launch free hot line to clarify new smoking rules

Publication Date: 2007-04-25

• Author:Howard Fischer
• Publication:East Valley Tribune

State health officials are setting up a toll-free line to help explain the new statewide smoking restrictions and prevent the need for cracking down on offenders after the rules take effect Tuesday.

Will Humble, the state’s deputy assistant health director, said the smoking restrictions are relatively straightforward at first glance. No smoking in public areas and places of employment. And no smoking within 20 feet of any exterior door...

The state’s toll-free phone line for those who have questions about the statewide smoking restrictions is (877) 297-8677. Live help will be available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An automated recording will play at other times. More information also is available online at www.smokefreeaz.org.