2008

·        Tobacco Free Pharmacies

Tobacco permits no longer issued to pharmacies in chain drug stores and independent pharmacies, such that tobacco could no longer be sold in these establishments.  (SF Health Code Article J).

·         PROPOSED New Ordinance to Protect All San Franciscans from the Adverse Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke.

The scientific evidence on the health dangers of second hand smoke has continued to grow and San Franciscans demand greater protections through restrictions on smoking in outdoor dining areas, near building entryways, in waiting lines, farmers markets, 75% of hotel/motel guest rooms, owner operated bars, charity bingo, tobacco shops, taxi cabs and enclose common areas of multi-unit housing complexes. (Amending SF Health Code Article 19 F and I introduced by Supervisor Daly on April 1, 2008.)

·        NEW Tobacco Free City and County Property

Tobacco permits would no longer be issued to retailers located on city and county property with the exception of the Airport.  (SF Health Code Article K).

·        NEW  Ban on Distribution of Free Tobacco and Promotional Items in places open to the public and Smoking in Vehicles for Hire including Taxis

This ordinance would no longer permit tobacco promotions in bars and nightclubs.  (Amending Police Code Section 95 and SF Health Code Sec. 1009.22)

2006

·         Smoke-free Public Transit Stops

San Francisco banned smoking at public transit stops and shelters. (SF Health Code Amended Section 1009.22)

·         Smoke-free Golf Courses

San Francisco banned smoking on public golf courses. (SF Health Code Amended Section1009.81)

2005

·         Smoke-free Parks

San Francisco banned smoking in City parks, squares, gardens, sports or playing fields. (SF Health Code Article 19I)

·         Tobacco-free Park and Recreation Athletic Fields

The Recreation and Park Commission adopted a resolution to include a ban on the use of any tobacco product by youth or adult volunteers or members of the public participating in any Department of Recreation and Park permitted league.

·         Ban on Tobacco Companies Sponsoring Youth Sports Leagues Directly or Indirectly

The Recreation and Park Commission adopted a resolution to include this ban as a provision in any athletic field permits issued by the Recreation and Park Department.

2003

·         Requirement of Permit for Tobacco Sales

This ordinance requires that anyone who engages in or allows tobacco sales obtain a valid permit from the Department of Public Health. (SF Health Code, Article 19H)

1999

·         Ban on Tobacco Promotional Items in San Francisco Schools

The Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District’s Dress Code prohibits the wearing and carrying of tobacco promotional items in the schools.

·         Ban on Tobacco advertising on taxicabs

1998

·         Ban on Outdoor Tobacco Advertising in Publicly Visible Locations

Enforcement of this ordinance was halted due to a Supreme Court ruling that local governments cannot regulate tobacco advertising.

 ·      Policy  divesting the SF Employees’ Retirement System of tobacco stocks (1998)

1997

·         Ban on Cigarette Vending Machines

San Francisco bans cigarette vending machines including vending machines located in places where minors are not permitted by law such as bars. (SF Municipal Code, Sections 109, 1009.1 & 1009.2)

1996

·         Self-Service Display Ban

San Francisco prohibits the self-service display of tobacco products except in places to which minors have no access. This means that tobacco products may not be openly displayed to the public (they must be in cabinets or racks inaccessible to the public or behind the counter). A self-service display is a rack, shelf or kiosk that holds tobacco products such as cigarettes or containers of chewing tobacco that the public has access to without a clerk’s help. (SF Police Code, Section 4600.3)

1994 

·         Smoke-free Workplaces Including Restaurants

San Francisco banned smoking in enclosed business establishments (workplaces, restaurants, public places and in some sports stadiums). Implementation of the smoke free bar provision began in 1998. (SF Health Code Article 19F; the State Smokefree Worksite Law passed that same year and included a provision to phase in bars in 1997.)

1992

·         Ban on Tobacco Advertising on City and County Property

This ordinance states that no advertising of cigarettes or tobacco products shall be allowed on any property owned by or under the control of the City and County of San Francisco

1988

·         Prohibit Free Distribution of Tobacco Products

San Francisco made it illegal to give away free samples of tobacco products in public areas. This includes coupons or other materials that can be turned in for free tobacco products. (SF Police Code Section 95)