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Ban covers commercial areas, parks, ATM areas, taxicab stands and bus stops
Jump to full article: Alameda (CA) Times Star, 2008-03-27
Author: Doug Oakley, STAFF WRITER
Intro: Berkeley smokers will have fewer places to puff now that the City Council has banned smoking on sidewalks in all commercial areas.
The City Council unanimously passed the ordinance, which goes into effect in May, at its Tuesday night meeting.
The ordinance carries fines of up to $100 for a first offense and $500 for a third offense in one year, said Lauren Lempert, senior management analyst for the city.
It also stops smoking in parks and recreation areas; near ATMs; bus stops and taxicab stands; within 25 feet of doorways and windows of buildings open to the public; and within 50 feet of buildings used for health care, child care or senior centers.
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