New Ordinance Aims to Protect Public Health, Faces Legal Challenge from Texas Attorney General, and Adds Marijuana to Smoking Prohibition
The Dallas City Council has unanimously approved a ban on vaping in public spaces, following more than a year of advocacy from the Environmental Commission and the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability. The new ordinance, set to take effect on December 11, 2025, prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices indoors, within 15 feet of an establishment entrance, or on park property. Violators will face fines of up to $500.
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