The California State Senate has voted to ban tobacco and electronic cigarettes at state parks and beaches.
Democratic Sen. Marty Block of San Diego says the bill approved Tuesday would protect the environment from cigarette butts and prevent wildfires.
People caught violating the law would face a fine of up to $250.
SB1333 would add to a long list of anti-tobacco legislation that has cleared the Legislature this year. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation May 4 to raise the tobacco-purchase age and extend tobacco restrictions to electronic cigarettes.
The smoking ban at parks and beaches cleared the Senate in a 25-11 vote with most Republicans opposed. GOP lawmakers have warned that Democratic attempts to clamp down on smoking will impede personal freedoms.
The bill goes next to the Assembly.
Democratic Sen. Marty Block of San Diego says the bill approved Tuesday would protect the environment from cigarette butts and prevent wildfires.
People caught violating the law would face a fine of up to $250.
SB1333 would add to a long list of anti-tobacco legislation that has cleared the Legislature this year. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation May 4 to raise the tobacco-purchase age and extend tobacco restrictions to electronic cigarettes.
The smoking ban at parks and beaches cleared the Senate in a 25-11 vote with most Republicans opposed. GOP lawmakers have warned that Democratic attempts to clamp down on smoking will impede personal freedoms.
The bill goes next to the Assembly.
Resource: http://www.ksby.com/story/32107996/tobacco-and-e-cigarettes-may-soon-be-banned-at-state-parks-and-beaches
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