Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2000-D001
Title: Declare All Church Buildings to be "Tobacco-free Zones"
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention recognizing the devastating effect of both the use of tobacco products and of secondary smoke, strongly urge that all interior public spaces under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church (including parish halls, office space, diocesan offices, camps and conference centers, seminaries, schools, etc.) be declared "Tobacco-free Zones" and be maintained and respected as such; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize that for pastoral and practical reasons, some outdoor or enclosed "Designated Smoking Areas" may need to be created in keeping with local customs and perceived needs.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 173.