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The committee approved a positive recommendation for Ordinance 1.21.26, which would prohibit smoking, vaping, and use of combustible or electronic tobacco, nicotine, or cannabis products in and within 50 feet of city parks, recreation centers, sports fields, swimming pools, and playgrounds.
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The ordinance now moves forward for consideration by the full Common Council, but the committee action did not enact the restrictions. The proposal would also update signs and align the law with products that can create secondhand smoke. The Buildings and Regulatory Compliance Department reported that it is not fully staffed, that additional court time could help address residential occupancy permit issues, and that online payments are a future goal.
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