Iowa is a state located in the mid western region of the United States, an area often referred as the
'American Heartland'. An agricultural economy in Iowa transitioned to a diversified economy of
advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, biotechnology, and green energy production,
during the late 20th century.

(L) Amana Colonies founded by German Pietists, Iowa
(R) Iowa gross state products by industry, in 2006


Iowa Smokefree Air Act




In the spring of 2008, Iowa lawmakers passed legislation to protect employees and the general
public. The Smokefree Air Act prohibits smoking in most public places and enclosed areas
within places of employment, as well as some outdoor areas.

The law applies to: restaurants, bars, outdoor entertainment events and amphitheaters. It also
covers places of employment such as office buildings, health care facilities, and child care
facilities. Smoking is allowed on the gaming floor of a licensed casino, as well as designated
hotel and motel rooms.

Duties of Proprietors

Proprietors are required to take certain actions in order to comply with the Smokefree Air Act.
Employers have a responsibility to inform all current employees and all prospective employees
upon application for employment about the requirements of the law. All ashtrays must be removed
from areas where smoking is prohibited.

No-smoking signs which meet the requirements of the law must be clearly posted at all entrances
to areas where smoking is prohibited. This includes the designated seating areas of outdoor
entertainment venues. A proprietor must inform any individual smoking in a place where smoking
is prohibited that the individual is violating the Smokefree Air Act. If the person refuses to
stop smoking, the proprietor may discontinue service to that person.
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health


Source:University of Texas Libraries


アイオワ州の主要な農業生産品は豚、牛、とうもろこし、大豆および酪農製品。米国で最大のエタノールを
生産している。人口の92％以上は白人である。筆者は1974年7月に、車でシカゴからカナダ西海岸への
大陸横断旅行の途中、この地を訪れている。

アイオワ州はクリーン・エア・アクト（公共的空間に於ける喫煙禁止）を議会で可決した。この規制により
レストラン、カフェ、バーとほとんどの職場に於ける喫煙行為が禁止された。カジノは規制から外された。
法令は2008年7月より施行されるが違反者には５０ドルの罰金が科せられる。店舗責任者には、最初の違反
には100ドル、次の違反には200ドル、最高500ドルの罰金制度が制定された。

オルソン議員は毎年、受動喫煙により400人の州民が死亡していると述べ、たとえ少量であってもタバコ
副流煙を吸うことは非常に危険で、健康障害から死亡への原因となると警告している。


Total Smoking Ban in USA

　New Jersey
　Illinois
　California
　Beverly Hills, California　
　Condominium of California
　State of Washington
　Oregon　　
　Montana
　Colorado
　Arizona　
　Maine
　Vermont　
　Ｍassachusetts state.
　New York　
　Maryland　
　Washington,D.C.
　Minnesota　
　Delaware　
　Ohio　
　Iowa　
　Utah　
　Rhode Island　
　Nevada　
　Virginia
　Michigan　
　Wisconsin


アイオワ州　
2008年12月執筆　2009年11月英文加筆　医学博士　宮本順伯
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The article was written in December 2008, ,by Junhaku Miyamoto, M.D., PhD.
Copyright (C) 2008 Junhaku Miyamoto, PhD. All right is reserved.