Pennsylvania Prisons To Ban Tobacco

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s prison system is banning all tobacco products inside every facility’s secure perimeter, starting July 1.
Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced the new policy Monday, citing the success of existing tobacco prohibitions in three state correctional institutions and Quehanna Boot Camp.
After July 1 all tobacco products in the possession of inmates or staff will be deemed contraband.
The policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, tobac