The Bismarck Tobacco Free coalition has promoted change with tobacco marketing practices and the need for individuals to breathe smoke-free air through advocacy, policy change, and community mobilization. Since 1992, Bismarck has passed three ordinances which address the easy access of tobacco by minors and two ordinances for the protection of public health from secondhand smoke. The ordinances have the following provisions:
A. Restrict placement of tobacco vending machines
B. Restrict self-service displays of tobacco products
C. Provide for graduated penalties, including fines and license suspension/revocation for repeated illegal tobacco sales.
D. Regulate smoking in public places and places of employment.
E. Increase the age to 21 purchasing all tobacco products including e-cigarettes in City of Bismarck and Lincoln.
Mission
The Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition is a pro-active organization dedicated to promoting a healthy, tobacco free environment.
Vision
Our community will be tobacco free.