New Smoking Ban at Farmer’s Market

The Long Beach City Council approved a measure on Tuesday that would add bus stops and farmers markets to the list of no-smoking zones later this summer.   Currently the City of Long Beach prohibits smoking at beaches, parks, hospitals, bars, restaurants, school campuses and most workplaces.  

Quoted by the Press Telegram, Councilman Robert Garcia, who sponsored the ban with Suja Lowenthal, said “It’s a common sense approach. I don’t think people want to be shopping for fresh produce and inhaling cigarette smoke at the same time.”

The ban which was could result in fines $100 to $500 for anyone caught smoking within 20 feet of banned areas is set to take effect later this summer.   Watch for new signs to be posted soon. 

For more information on the new ordinance please read the full story in the Press Telegram  http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_12557157?IADID=Search-www.presstelegram.com-www.presstelegram.com&IADID=Search-www.presstelegram.com-www.presstelegram.com