Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: Nov 15, 2024
352.237-70 - 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(d)(1), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Pro-Children Act (DEC 2015)

(a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183,imposes. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) Kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.

(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,40.S.C. 121(c)(2), 42 U.S.C. 2003.
source: 80 FR 72151, Nov. 18, 2015, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 48 CFR 352.237-70