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City Decides To Move Forward With Outdoor Smoking Ban

Posted: 6:48 am EST February 18, 2004Updated: 8:05 am EST February 18, 2004

In a five to zero vote, city commissioners decided to move forward with a proposed smoking ban in Port Orange.

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They want to ban outdoor smoking at city facilities where children play. That includes parks, tennis and basketball courts, concession stands and little league ball fields.

Violators could be fined $500 and be sentenced to up to 60 days in jail.

"You try and teach your kids not to smoke. If you're going have people right around, second hand smoke is probably really bad as it is," says Port Orange resident Harry Eoulmegis.

John Jackson, a former city council member, proposed the ordinance. He says this is about more than second-hand smoke. To him, it's also about setting a healthy example for children.

A second reading of the proposed law will take place at March 16th at the city council meeting.

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