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Largo commission OKs first reading to expand smoking ban to vaping devices; vote 5-1
Summary
The Largo City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance to add vaping and electronic smoking devices to existing outdoor smoking prohibitions at playgrounds, athletic fields and certain park structures. The measure passed 5-1 and the second reading and public hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
The Largo City Commission on Tuesday approved on first reading Ordinance 2025-26, which adds vaping and other vapor-generating electronic devices to the city’s existing smoking prohibitions at outdoor athletic facilities, playgrounds and certain park structures. The motion passed on a 5-1 vote; the second reading and public hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
Supporters said the change clarifies enforcement and responds to complaints about vaping near children and during youth sports. A city staff member told commissioners that the amendment adds definitions for "smoking," "vape," "vaping," "vapor" and "vapor-generating electronic devices" and explicitly prohibits their active use at outdoor athletic fields and…
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