Tobacco Reduction Coalition - Family and Community Health Services

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Contact Us

Contact
Erika Van Dam
at 1-231-347-6014 or e.vandam@nwhealth.org [Email]

for more information.

Michigan's Smoke-free Air Law

As of May 1, 2010, Michigan residents and visitors are protected from exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in all workplaces, including restaurants, bars, hotels and motels, thanks to the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-free Air Law. Visit Michigan's Smoke-Free Air Law website for the most up-to-date information about the law, exemptions allowed, frequently asked questions, tools for businesses to prepare for the law, and tobacco dependence treatment information for citizens at www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw.

Complaints

If you observe or note a possible violation, please notify the owner or manager of the establishment when feasible, and give them the opportunity to take the appropriate steps to resolve the situation before a formal complaint is filed. If the violation is not resolved, you can report the violation for further action. The violation must fall into one of the following categories to be a valid complaint:

Lack of “no smoking” signs or the international “no smoking” symbol at the entrances where smoking is prohibited
Ashtrays or other smoking paraphernalia found in an area where smoking is prohibited
Not informing individuals who are smoking that they are violating state law
Not refusing service to an individual who violates the smoke free law
Not asking an individual who violates the smoke-free law to refrain from smoking and if the individual continues to smoke, not asking the individual to leave non-smoking area

To report a violation in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties, please contact the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at (231) 347-6014. Please note: If you do not want to leave your name and/or contact information, you can file your complaint anonymously, but the Health Department will not be able to contact you if further information is required.

Americans for Non-smoker's Rights [External Link]
Smoke-free Bars and Restaurants are Good for Business [PDF File] (77kb)
More information and resources are available on the Make MI Air Smokefree website.

Smoke Free Living

Smoking Cessation Resources

State & National Quit Tobacco Resource List [External Link]

Michigan Smoker's Quit Kit [External Link]

Great American Smoke-out [External Link]

Local Quit Tobacco Resources

Charlevoix Area Hospital
FREE Freedom from Smoking Classes
Call (231) 547-8672

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital
Individual Counseling for Tobacco Cessation
Call (231) 487-7830 regarding and appointment or the fee