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Intro: 2NYC Aims to… Be Tobacco Free . . .
DOHMH will advocate for city, state and federal tax increases on cigarettes and other tobacco products to reduce smoking among youth and adults, and support the enforcement of existing laws and the passage of new laws to minimize or eliminate the distribution of non-taxed and low-taxed cigarettes.
Advocate for the regulation of tobacco industry marketing practices.
DOHMH will advocate for the adoption of local laws and regulations to reduce the impact of tobacco advertising and other marketing practices, and introduce anti-tobacco messages in retail locations.
Reduce the availability and social acceptance of tobacco.
DOHMH will urge organizations and businesses in New York City to reject tobacco industry products, placement, funding and sponsorship.
Limit exposure to second-hand smoke.
The health department will continue to enforce New York City’s 2002 Smoke-Free Air Act and will work with the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation and other entities to expand smoke-free spaces to include city parks and public beaches.
II. Prevention, Quality and Access Expand access to, and use of, smoking cessation services.
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