Public Conduct in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
1 verified public conduct rules for Santa Monica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Santa Monica bans smoking in an extensive list of public outdoor and indoor locations, including all parks, beaches, the Pier, outdoor dining areas, farmers markets, and within 20 feet of building entrances. The ban also extends to common areas and outdoor right-of-way near multi-unit residential buildings.
Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking
Significant RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code § 4.44.020
§ 4.44.020. Prohibitions. (a) Smoking in Specific Locations. It is unlawful to smoke in the following places: (1) Any elevator; (2) Any public park; (3) Any parklet; (4) Any public beach; (5) Anywhere on the Santa Monica Pier; (6) Any outdoor service area; (7) Inside any public building (as that term is defined in Government Code Section 7596); (8) Any outdoor dining area; (9) Within twenty fee...
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