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Tobacco Prevention and Control

 

  • Mason County Tobacco Policies: all Mason County property is designated smoke-free, including parks and fairgrounds. Tobacco sales, sponsorship, advertising and sampling is prohibited on county property or at county-sponsored events. (Ordinance No.91-06).

  • Smoking in Public Places law (RCW 70.160) protects people from exposure to secondhand smoke in all public places and places of employment. This includes no smoking within 25 feet of building entrances, windows, and ventilation intakes. The public may report violations of the law by contacting Mason County Public Health. For more information about the law, visit www.smokefreewashington.com

  • Mason County Public Health recruits non-smoking, responsible youth, ages 15-16, to perform tobacco retailer compliance checks. Retailers can learn more about responsible tobacco license ownership by visiting http://liq.wa.gov/enforcement.aspx

  • Mason County residents who want to quit using tobacco can receive FREE guidance and medication by calling the Washington State Tobacco Quit Line. Call 1-877-270-7867 or visit www.quitline.com Linea en espanol 1-877-266-3863

  • Mason County Public Health provides technical assistance to apartment owners who wish to implement smoke-free housing policies. A listing of smoke-free housing in Mason County is available at http://www.co.mason.wa.us/forms/Health/smoke_free_housing.pdf

  • Mason County Health Challenge - A worksite employee wellness program that encourages tobacco cessation and many other health-promoting behaviors. This fun, three-month competition starts in January. Employees can participate in teams or as individuals.

    For information about any of Mason County's Tobacco Prevention and Control programs, call 360-427-9670 ext. 410. Call toll-free from Belfair/Allyn 360-275-4467 ext. 410.