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Southwest Ranches council bans smoking and vaping in town parks
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping on municipal park property, aligning the town with the Florida Clean Air Act and Broward County standards; the measure passed unanimously on roll call.
The Town Council of Southwest Ranches voted to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Parks and Recreation) to prohibit smoking and vaping on municipal park property.
Town attorney Keith explained the item and tied the town language to the state-level framework, saying municipalities commonly adopt park smoking standards in accordance with the Florida Clean Air Act. The mayor moved and council members passed the ordinance on roll call.
There was no public comment before the vote. Staff will file the ordinance text for inclusion in the town code and implement enforcement procedures and signage consistent with the new restriction.
