A new Florida bill could put stricter rules on where people smoke and vape, including near parks, beaches, and restaurant patios. While some Collier County residents support the measure, others say it may go too far.
House Bill 389 would expand restrictions on smoking and vaping to streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks and beaches, and the common areas—both indoors and outdoors—of schools, hospitals, government buildings, apartment complexes, offices, lodging establishments, restaurants, transportation facilities, and retail shops.
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Florida bill could vastly expand smoking, vaping bans beyond local rules statewide
The bill would make it illegal to smoke or vape tobacco or marijuana in these areas. Notably, it would not apply to unfiltered cigars…