Miami Beach Implements Jail Time for Smoking in Public

Jan.05.2023
Miami Beach Implements Jail Time for Smoking in Public
Smoking on Miami beaches and parks can lead to 60 days in jail starting January 1, 2023. Vaping and cigars are still allowed.

Smokers who repeatedly light up on the beaches and parks of Miami, USA may face up to 60 days in jail.


The law will come into effect on January 1st, 2023. It still allows for the use of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and unfiltered cigarettes.


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law in June allowing local officials to regulate smoking in public beaches and parks.


The only Miami Beach commissioner who voted against the measure was Ricky Arriola, who stated, "We shouldn't be enforcing this law.


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