Florida’s Palm Coast Bans Smoking and Vaping in Public Parks and Trails

Palm Coast City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all city-owned public parks and trails. The measure, which passed 4-0 at its first reading on May 20th, aligns with the Florida Clean Air Act, a state law enacted in June 2024 that empowers municipalities to regulate smoking in public spaces.

The ordinance bans the use of cigarettes, pipe tobacco, filtered cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, and all vaping products, including those containing marijuana. Unfiltered cigars are the only exception. Parks and Recreation Director James Hirst stated the primary goal is “to reduce public exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.”

• Read more: Vaping Laws in Florida – Is it Legal to Vape in Florida?

Tyrese Gaines, tobacco policy manager for Tobacco Free Florida, commended the council, calling the ordinance a “huge step.” Councilman Ty Miller expressed surprise that such a ban wasn’t already in place, citing instances of adults smoking at youth sports events in city parks. He emphasized the importance of protecting children from such exposure.

Enforcement will be handled by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, with penalties ranging from warnings to trespassing, determined by the city manager. Vice Mayor Theresa Carli Pontieri suggested that non-compliance by local sports organizations could lead to the revocation of their event permits. City staff will update park signage once the ordinance, which requires a second reading and vote on June 3rd, officially goes into effect. Neighboring Flagler County and Flagler Beach have passed similar ordinances.

• News source: Palm Coast City Council adopts ordinance prohibiting smoking, vaping in public parks

• Author
• Recent Posts

Follow

Matthew Ma

Marketing at Ecigator

With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.

Follow

Latest posts by Matthew Ma (see all)

• Magnolia Commissioner Proposes Ordinance to Ban Vape Shops - June 22, 2026
• Belarus Moves to Ban Vape and E-Cigarette Advertising Under New Bill - June 22, 2026
• NC Senate Passes Bill Overhauling Vape Rules and R&D Tax Deductions - June 22, 2026

Related posts:

Monroe County, Florida Bans Smoking on Beaches and in Parks Panama City Beach Considers Banning Cigarette Smoking and Vaping Miami Beach Bans Cigarette Smoking at Beaches and Parks Latvia Bans Flavored Tobacco Products and Introduces Stricter Regulations Bulgarian Vapers Rally Against National Ban with EU-Wide Petition Mexican Senate Approves Ban on Vapes and Fentanyl