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Ask Us Anything: Is smoking banned in San Clemente city parks? 

Jump to full article: Orange County (CA) Register, 2009-06-29
Author: FRED SWEGLES The Orange County Register

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Q. Did the city pass a no-smoking ordinance in city parks? If so, what was/were the reason(s) for such. If not, why not? - Dean

A. Since 2004, San Clemente has banned smoking on city beaches and the pier. In 2008, the ban was extended to the San Clemente Coastal Trail and other public trails operated by the city. . . .

The parks commission recommended extending the ban to city parks, but City Council members were divided over that. Parks are wider spaces, some said, and state law al

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