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New York State Adopts Nation's First Cigarette Fire Safety Standard
Measure designed to reduce risk of fires caused by cigarettes
On December 31, 2003, New York Secretary of State Randy A. Daniels announced the adoption of a fire safety standard for cigarettes that will require all cigarettes sold in New York State to be low ignition strength, making them less likely to cause fires if left unattended. The cigarette fire safety standard became effective June 28, 2004. "By establishing a strict fire safety standard for cigarettes, New York State is taking aim at a significant cause of house fires and fire casualties - cigarettes," said Secretary of State Randy A. Daniels. "An unattended cigarette is like a fuse that can quickly ignite bedding, upholstery or other home furnishings. We have seen too many tragedies caused by the careless use of cigarettes, and this standard is designed to reduce that risk."
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