City Bans Outside Smoking In Front Of Kids
Violators Face Jail, $500 Fine
POSTED: Wednesday, March 17, 2004
UPDATED: 7:28 am EST March 17,
2004
City council members in Port Orange passed a controversial law that bans outdoor smoking in front of children at public parks and recreation properties, according to Local 6 News. 
Port Orange council members said the smoking ban is to protect kids from second-hand smoke and to prevent them from starting in the first place.The law was passed unanimously Tuesday night and goes into effect Wednesday morning. It reportedly includes city funded sites including playgrounds, ball fields, and amphitheaters.Several people who smoke told Local 6 News that they should be able to decide when and where they can light up while they are outside.Officials say they will politely ask smokers to put out their cigarettes up to three times -- then they'll call police.Repeat violators could be arrested and spend up to 60 days in jail and face a $500 fine.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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