December 18, 2012
To: Our visitors and stakeholders
Re: Department of Forestry grounds and campuses become tobacco-free on January 1, 2013.
Greetings –
Governor Kitzhaber signed an executive order last August that established tobacco-free state properties, a measure intended to promote a healthier environment for Oregonians.
While smoking long has been prohibited in state buildings, this order also covers the adjoining state-owned grounds and campuses.
Accordingly, after January 1, 2013, use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco, will be prohibited on our compounds and grounds around the state. When you visit our facilities late this year or early next, you’ll see signs reminding employees and visitors of the new policy.
The Governor’s order does not apply to open lands such as state forests. Agencies with such lands will address tobacco policies for those areas over the next two years, in accordance with the Governor’s order.
Please pass this information along to others who may need it, and thank you for your cooperation as we implement this direction in the new year.
Best wishes,
Dan Postrel
Public Affairs Director
Oregon Department of Forestry
(503) 945-7420