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CA SB4

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jenny Oropeza

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking of pipes, cigars, and cigarettes on state coastal beaches, with exceptions for officially designated campsites and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

  • Prohibits smoking in state park system units only after the district superintendent posts an order following at least 30 days of public notice.

  • Establishes smoking violations as infractions punishable by a fine of $100.

  • Requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to post signs notifying the public of smoking prohibitions; enforcement begins only after signs are posted, though warnings may be given beforehand.

  • Specifies that enforcement uses existing departmental resources and does not create new state reimbursement obligations to local agencies or school districts.

Legislative Description

Public resources: state beaches and parks: smoking ban.

Last Action

Stricken from Senate file. Veto sustained.

8/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/9/2009
Governmental Organization6/18/2009
Appropriations3/24/2009
Natural Resources and Water1/29/2009
Rules12/1/2008

Full Bill Text

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