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Panama City holds first reading of ordinance to ban smoking in city parks and beaches; residents raise enforcement concerns
Summary
The commission heard first reading of Ordinance 32‑72 to prohibit smoking and vaping in city parks and on city beaches; staff said state law allows municipalities to restrict smoking in parks and beaches, and commenters questioned how the ban would be enforced and penalized.
City staff presented the first reading of Ordinance 32‑72 on July 8, which would amend Chapter 17 of the municipal code to prohibit smoking — including e‑cigarettes/vaping — in city parks and along city beaches. Staff said the ordinance follows state guidelines that allow counties and municipalities to restrict smoking within the boundaries of public…
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