Where?
In Santa Monica, smoking is prohibited in the following areas:
• Within 20 feet of entryways and windows of any buildings open to the public
• In any outdoor dining areas
• At any local beach, park or Farmers’ Markets
• On the Santa Monica Pier (except in designated areas)
• At the Third Street Promenade and public libraries, including grounds
• At any bus stops, ATM lines or other service areas
Residential common areas, too.
On February 26, 2009, a new law went into effect adding the common areas of multi-family residential buildings. For more information on this new law and samples of required signage and notices, visit www.smconsumer.org
Plus...
Help is on the way for restaraunts with outdoor dining areas and any organizations that need to inform their customers of the laws restricting smoking in public areas. On February 10, 2009, the City Council approved a new campaign to educate residents and visitors on our smoke-free laws. Materials letting people who continue to smoke in restricted areas know that "smoking doesn't belong HERE" will be available by the end of March!
Click here to view some samples from the new campaign!>>>