New Ban on Smoking and Vaping in Seminole County Parks

Original title: Approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 190 Part 2 (Public Parks) of the Seminole County Code of Ordinances by creating a new section prohibiting smoking and vaping in County Parks; Providing for signage and enforcement; Providing for codification; Providing for severability; and Providing an effective date. Countywide (Rick Durr, Parks & Recreation Director)

Record date · April 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Seminole County is considering an ordinance to prohibit smoking and vaping within all county-owned parks. The proposal includes provisions for installing signage, establishing enforcement procedures, and setting an official start date for the new rules.

Why it matters

This ordinance will change the legal rules for park visitors by prohibiting the use of tobacco and vaping products in all Seminole County parks, subject to future enforcement actions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Park visitors

Visitors will be prohibited from smoking or vaping while using county park facilities.

Directly affected

Parks & Recreation Department

The department is responsible for the implementation of signage and enforcement of the new policy.

Key Facts

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