City Council Approved Anti-Smoking Ordinance Tuesday Night
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Intro: People are no longer allowed to smoke or use any type of tobacco at Hillsboro public parks.
The Hillsboro City Council voted Tuesday night to approve the anti-smoking ordinance.
Hillsboro joins at least six other Oregon cities that have banned smoking or tobacco from public parks.
Earlier this year, the council approved an ordinance banning smoking on all artificial turf in its parks. Officials said the decision was a matter of public health and safety; that smoking can cause fires and increase littering.
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