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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 637.11. Preemption of local ordinances

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(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), the following apply:

(1) This act shall supersede any ordinance, resolution or regulation adopted by a political subdivision concerning smoking in a public place.

(2) No political subdivision shall have the authority to adopt or enforce any ordinance, regulation or resolution which is in conflict with this act.

(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a city of the first class.  A city of the first class may not change or amend its ordinance to conflict with any provision of this act.

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