California Nears Park, Beach Smoking Ban

Andrew Nagy
Posted: March 24, 2010

California lawmakers passed a bill Monday that will ban smoking in the state's parks and beaches if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs it into law. If signed, the law would punish violators with fines up to $100.

The measure, though, does exempt campsites and some specified parking areas.

According to an article in The Christian Science Monitor, many lawmakers said they backed the bill because of the toxic effects cigarette butts have on ocean life, and their association with starting forest fires.

Share |

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Log In If You're Already Registered At Cigar Aficionado Online

Forgot your password?

Not Registered Yet? Sign up–It's FREE.

See Also: