Public Conduct in Stanislaus County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Stanislaus County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Stanislaus County bans smoking and vaping, including marijuana, cigars, cigarettes and any tobacco or nicotine product, within twenty feet of any public park playground, and it's also unlawful to discard lit or unlit cigars and cigarettes there. The rule, added in 2025, is enforced as an infraction by park staff and the sheriff.
Stanislaus County Park Smoking Ban
Some RestrictionsStanislaus County Code § 18.06.350 (Ord. CS 1392, 4/29/2025)
It is unlawful to smoke or vaporize products of any kind, including, but not limited to, marijuana, cigars, cigarettes, and any tobacco or nicotine products, or to discard lighted or unlighted cigars or cigarettes within twenty feet of a public park playground and other areas as defined by state law.
Public Marijuana Use
Stanislaus County Code § 18.06.350 bans smoking or vaporizing anything, expressly including marijuana, cigars, cigarettes, and other tobacco or nicotine products, within twenty feet of a public park playground, along with discarding lit or unlit butts there. The rule reaches every county park and recreation area under Title 18, and violators face an infraction citation.
Stanislaus County Bans Smoking Near Playgrounds
Some RestrictionsStanislaus County Code § 18.06.350 (Smoking prohibited) (Ord. CS 1392, 4/29/2025)
It is unlawful to smoke or vaporize products of any kind, including, but not limited to, marijuana, cigars, cigarettes, and any tobacco or nicotine products, or to discard lighted or unlighted cigars or cigarettes within twenty feet of a public park playground and other areas as defined by state law.
Public Alcohol Use
Stanislaus County bans open containers and unpermitted alcohol consumption in its parks under Code § 18.06.020. Anyone with an opened can, bottle, or other alcoholic-beverage container in a community or neighborhood park is violating the section unless a director-approved special event is underway, and drinking anywhere else in a county park requires a permit outside designated regional parks.
Stanislaus County Bans Open Alcohol in Parks
Significant RestrictionsStanislaus County Code § 18.06.020 (Alcohol consumption in community/neighborhood parks) (Ord. CS 1392, 4/29/2025)
No person shall consume or possess, or furnish any can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or has a broken seal, or had the contents removed, in any community parks or neighborhood parks owned or operated by the county, except during special events that have been approved by the director or an authorized agent. ... It is unlawful for any person to...
Public Conduct by City in Stanislaus County
1 cities in Stanislaus County have their own public conduct rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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