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Parks board OKs voluntary no‑smoking 'family beach' area at Michigan City beach
Summary
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board approved a voluntary no‑smoking family beach area near lifeguards on March 18, 2026, to give families a smoke‑free option while avoiding placing lifeguards in an enforcement role. The board will review the trial if problems arise.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted March 18 to designate a voluntary no‑smoking “family beach” area, placing the family zone away from lifeguard stands so lifeguards are not expected to enforce smoking rules.
Board members said the policy is intended as a social guideline rather than a law enforceable by…
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