WMNF | St. Pete bans smoking and vaping at city beaches and parks
St Pete City leaders voted unanimously to ban smoking and vaping at public parks. This ban will not be enforced right away.
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St Pete City leaders voted unanimously to ban smoking and vaping at public parks. This ban will not be enforced right away.
St. Petersburg city leaders voted unanimously to ban smoking at city parks and beaches on Thursday. The ban goes into effect immediately but will not be legally enforced until January 1.
According to the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota, cigarette waste is still one of the most found forms of litter found in Florida coastal habitats.
St. Petersburg leaders are looking at new rules pertaining to banning smoking in public parks and beaches citywide.
St. Pete leaders will meet to discuss smoking restrictions for parks and beaches within the city's limits.