The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the exemptions (bars, keno, Horseman's Park and tobacco retail outlets) to the Omaha Smoke-Free law were unconstitutional, therefore, on June 17, 2008 Omaha became smoke-free in virtually all indoor locations (for the exemptions  and other information about the ordinance or the court decision, click the appropriate link below). Congratulations Omaha! 

FAQs about the new Omaha smoke-free ordinance

Click here to download the Nebraska Supreme Court decision

Nebraska Unicameral voted to make Nebraska smoke-free starting June 1, 2009.  

Click here for more information about the new state law.

Frequently asked questions about the new state law.

Smoke-free zoo campaign

Creighton University Campus Goes Smoke-free

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MOTAC Mission & History

Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition

MOTAC is a dynamic coalition comprised of over 50 health related individuals, organizations, and educational groups.  MOTAC was formed in 1992 in order to strengthen tobacco control and prevention efforts in the metropolitan Omaha, Nebraska community.

MOTAC's mission is to "Prevent/reduce tobacco use and the accompanying health and economic consequences in the Omaha are via prevention through public policy and education."  The coalition uses many different strategies to accomplish its mission.  MOTAC is in the forefront of fighting tobacco through community action!

Goals

1.  Reduce tobacco use.
2.  Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
3.  Increase capacity from diverse groups and stakeholders.
  

Get Involved. . . . Our Membership is free.
 
You're invited to get involved, either by becoming a member,
volunteering on coalition projects, or supporting coalition efforts.
Fill out a membership form today!  The coalition meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the American Cancer Society office at:

"Fighting tobacco through community action"