Westchester County Code Chapter 484 prohibits smoking and vaping in many outdoor public spaces, including county parks, playgrounds, beaches, and within 25 feet of building entrances, going beyond the NY Clean Indoor Air Act.
Chapter 484 of the Westchester County Code bars smoking in all county parks, recreation areas, swimming pools, and on Bee-Line bus stops. The rule applies to combustible tobacco, cannabis, and electronic vapor products. Buffer zones of 25 feet around hospitals, doctor offices, and county building entrances are also smoke-free. Cities like Yonkers and White Plains add their own park bans. The NY Clean Indoor Air Act (NY PHL Article 13-E) covers indoor workplaces and restaurants. Enforcement is by Westchester County Police, county park rangers, and city code officers.
Civil fines start at $50 for a first violation and rise for repeat offenses. Park rangers may also order violators to leave county property and issue trespass warnings.
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