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CA SB4
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits smoking of pipes, cigars, and cigarettes on state coastal beaches, with exceptions for officially designated campsites and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
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Prohibits smoking in state park system units only after the district superintendent posts an order following at least 30 days of public notice.
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Establishes smoking violations as infractions punishable by a fine of $100.
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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.
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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