Smoking Ban Approved for Portions of Vermont State Parks - FOX44 - Burlington / Plattsburgh News, Weather & Sports

Smoking Ban Approved for Portions of Vermont State Parks

Posted: Updated:

People will soon have to leave the butts behind when they visit Vermont State Parks.

That's because a legislative committee has approved a smoking ban.

Right now people are allowed to smoke anywhere at the parks, but in about two weeks that will change.

Recreational areas, such as the beach at the Sand Bar will be smoke free.

There will still be other areas for people to smoke, but park leaders say they received hundreds of cigarette complaints.

Some park goers say they're a fan of the new ban.

"I think that it's a lovely idea. I think that when one person smokes it affects not just the individual who is smoking, but everyone around them too," said Noah Jacobson-Goodhue.

"I don't want to smell it. It's bad for the environment, it's bad for me, and it's bad for my kids. It's just a horrible smell in general," said Christine Orr.

The ban will go into effect 15 days from Monday.

Park leaders say they will put signs up to let people know where the designated smoke-free locations will be.

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WFFF. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
WFFF FCC Public FileWVNY FCC Public File