• There is irrefutable scientific evidence that secondhand smoke causes illness and death. ? Unfortunately, secondhand smoke continues to be an integral part of most restaurants and bars.
  
  
• An overwhelming majority, 82 percent, of Californian adults do not smoke. ?In addition, recent public opinion polls show that nonsmokers and even smokers strongly prefer smoke-free restaurants and bars.
  
  
• The second phase of the state's smoke-free workplace law, which went into effect on January 1, 1998, will affect restaurants and bars that currently have indoor smoking areas. ? Only about 10 percent of California's 35,596 establishments which are licensed to seve alcohol are stnd-alone bars. ?The remaining 30,724, or nearly 90 percent, are restaurants at which everyone, including families with children, may dine.
  
  
• These new provisions, as with all of California's Law for a Smoke-free Workplace, are designed to protect employees as well as customers. ?Restaurant and bar employees deserve the same health protections the rest of California's work force has enjoyed for the past three years.
  
  

(Updated 01/18/98)

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