Through this prohibition, parks and beaches will be kept cleaner and safer as will our local ecosystems.” The law was celebrated by several New York lawmakers. “New York’s public parks are family friendly venues. New Yorkers hoping to enjoy a smoke or a toke in one of the state’s beaches or parks might want to think twice. Recreational pot use has been legal in the Empire State since last year, when former Gov. Toby Ann Stavisky. “Our parks also shouldn’t be tainted by non-biodegradable cigarette butts scattered throughout their grounds. The law permitted cannabis use wherever tobacco use is also permitted.
New Yorkers hoping to enjoy a smoke or a toke in one of the state’s beaches or parks might want to think twice.
Kathy Hochul, the state’s Democratic governor, signed a bill into law last month that will prohibit “smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps.”
Those caught smoking in such areas could face a fine of $50.
“Smoking is a dangerous habit that affects not only the smoker but everyone around them, including families and children enjoying our state’s great public places,” Hochul...
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