Oregon’s Indoor Clean Air Act (ICAA) was put in place to protect citizens from the negative health effects of secondhand smoke. ICAA prohibits smoking indoors, as well as any smoking within 10 feet of any entrances, exits, or windows of public spaces. It also covers accessibility ramps and air-intake vents. The ICAA doesn’t just cover combustible nicotine products, like cigarettes and cigars, it covers inhalant delivery systems, such as vapes and e-cigarettes. 

Public spaces include any enclosed spaces open to the public, such as a private business or a public library. If you witness a possible violation, there is a reporting system through Oregon Health Authority (OHA). To make a report fill out the online complaint form or call 1-866-621-6107.

• Local Resources for Quitting: Lane County TPEP is here to help support you on your quit journey. We have compiled an extensive list of resources available in Lane County. For more information, visit this online form to learn which tobacco cessation resources may be near you.
• Support and Resources for Quitting: There are many organizations that provide support for individuals who want to quit smoking or vaping. These resources include programs like the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line English (1-800-784-8669) - Spanish (1-855-335356-92) - TTY - (1-877-777-6534), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) quit line and Quit Smoking and Vaping Tools by Truth Initiative.
• Mandatory Tobacco Cessation Coverage: There are legislative efforts to ensure that commercial health insurers cover tobacco use cessation as a core benefit.

• Policy, System, and Environmental Changes: Lane County focuses on policy, system, and environmental changes to promote a healthier environment for its residents. This includes implementing smoke-free policies in various settings. 
  
• Reducing Industry Influence: Efforts are made to reduce the influence of the tobacco industry in retail stores. This might involve regulations or policies to limit advertising and promotion. 
  
• Reducing Disparities: Lane County Public Health aims to identify and eliminate tobacco-related disparities in all populations, addressing the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. To learn more about our work reducing disparities visit the Breathe Easy Lane County webpage.
  
• Tobacco Industry Targeting: The program acknowledges that the tobacco industry targets vulnerable communities and uses tactics to attract youth and young adults.
  

A priority of TPEP is to aid communities in creating more tobacco, smoke, and vape-free environments in Lane County. This includes policies and resolutions that can expand the number of public spaces that are tobacco, smoke, and vape-free such as businesses, parks, campuses, and other public areas. To learn more about how you can make your space tobacco, vape, and smoke free visit one of the resources below:

- Worksites
- Outdoor Areas and Events
- Multi-Unit Housing
- K-12 Groups
- College Campuses
- Hospitals and Health Systems
- Behavioral Health Systems

One of the primary goals of Lane County TPEP is to prevent youth from beginning to use tobacco and nicotine. One key strategy to prevent youth initiation is by enacting higher minimum age of purchase for tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products.

On March 14, 2017, the Lane County commissioners, acting as both the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Health, approved an ordinance raising the legal age to purchase or possess tobacco products to 21. This ordinance (17-01) went into effect on April 13, 2017. Shortly after, the State of Oregon passed a statewide policy, Senate Bill 754, that raised minimum age of purchase to 21 for all tobacco and vaping products in Oregon. This legislation led to significant decreases in tobacco initiation and ease of access for youth under 21 years old. To learn more about the impact of Oregon’s Tobacco 21 Law, visit here. 

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit www.quitnow.net/oregon/ to get started.

TTY: 1-877-777-6534



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