BILL SUMMARY DETAILS

Florida League of Cities

Regulation of Smoking by Counties and Municipalities (Support)

CS/HB 105 (Fine) authorizes cities and counties to restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public beach or park they own. The bills specify that municipalities can restrict smoking within the boundaries of a beach or park that is owned by the county but located within the city, as long as it does not conflict with any county ordinance. The bill prevents cities and counties from restricting unfiltered cigars. CS/HB 105 passed the House (105-10) and the Senate (30-7) and is awaiting action by the Governor. (Taggart)