Agenda Item Name:
Title
Public Hearing to Prohibit Smoking in Alachua County Parks
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Presenter:
Jason Maurer, Parks & Open Space Director
Description:
Public Hearing to Prohibit Smoking in Alachua County Parks
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance as presented
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Prior Board Motions:
April 11, 2023 - Request to Advertise Public Hearing to Prohibit Smoking in Alachua County Parks
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A - Signage will be covered by Tobacco Free Florida.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
Section 386.209, Florida Statutes, known as the “Florida Clean Air Act,” authorizes counties and municipalities to further restrict smoking within the boundaries of
any public beaches and public parks that they own, except that they may not
further restrict the smoking of unfiltered cigars. If these changes are approved by the Commission, signage will be installed in all parks.
A copy of the ordinance was shared with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Code Administration. This action amends the Alachua County Code, Title 7, Chapter 76.