Hudson Healthcare Alliance Launches Smoke-Free Parks Project

Hudson - The Healthcare Alliance's "Smoke-Free Action" project is providing free assistance and signage to towns and villages in Columbia and Greene counties affected by a new state law that requires all parks operated by state and local governments to be smoke-free. The definition of parks includes beaches, swimming pools, boardwalks, piers, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group campsites.

This law prohibits smoking and marijuana with the aim of preventing health risks associated with second-hand smoke and reducing the harm caused to the environment by cigarette waste. It will come into effect in October.

Local governments can also choose to expand policies for urban and village parks to include electronic cigarettes, as cannabis, cannabis oil, or concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol oil can be used in many electronic cigarette devices.

According to Karen dePeyster, director of the Smoke-Free Action Project, there is limited news coverage on how the new law will affect parks in cities, counties, towns, and villages. "Most of the town parks in Columbia and Greene counties are already smoke-free, but there are some that need to comply with the regulations. We want to ensure that local elected officials are aware of this new requirement and the help we can provide. We can also assist towns that want to upgrade their policies, including e-cigarettes.

A new law has been implemented that requires all restricted areas to display 'no smoking' signs. These signs, provided by the Tobacco Control Initiative, are customizable with preferred colors and can even feature the emblem of a town or village. Additionally, the program can provide sample language for local laws or resolutions.

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