Smoking in Erie is governed mostly by the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act (35 P.S. Β§637.1 et seq.), which restricts indoor public smoking and preempts most stricter local rules outside Philadelphia and Allegheny County. PA school grounds and designated Presque Isle State Park areas are smoke-free.
Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act (Act 27 of 2008, 35 P.S. Β§637.1 to Β§637.11) controls smoking restrictions in Erie. The Act bans smoking in most enclosed workplaces and public places statewide, including restaurants, public transportation, and indoor arenas, with narrow exceptions for stand-alone bars meeting the food-sales threshold, private clubs, and casino floors. Β§637.11 preempts most stricter local regulation outside Philadelphia and Allegheny County. The PA Department of Health and Erie County Department of Health enforce the Act. Smoking is barred on all PA school grounds under 24 P.S. Β§6502.1 (Erie School District included), and DCNR designates smoke-free areas at Presque Isle State Park. EMTA and venues like UPMC Park may post additional outdoor restrictions.
PA Clean Indoor Air Act fines reach $250 per individual and $1,000 per establishment under 35 P.S. Β§637.10. School District violations bring MDJ citations. DCNR cites Presque Isle violations. Disorderly conduct under 18 Pa.C.S. Β§5503 is summary.
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