Davie, FL Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- First offense fine
- $100 civil fine
- Repeat offense fine
- $250 civil fine
- Exempt product
- Unfiltered cigars only
- Appeals go to
- Town special magistrate
Summary
The Town of Davie bans smoking and vaping in Broward County's town parks except in signed designated areas, covering playing fields, bleachers, rodeo grounds, and spectator zones, with escalating civil fines for violators.
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke cigarettes, filtered cigars, pipes, use electronic vaporizers, or any other smoking apparatus or vaping device on playing fields and playgrounds, bleacher areas, dugouts, around team seating areas, concession areas, spectator areas, rodeo grounds, restrooms, or any other areas not specifically designated as a permitted smoking area within any park owned and operated by the Town of Davie. All designated smoking areas will be specifically demarcated by signs stating that "smoking is permitted in this area."(b)Any person who violates this ordinance shall be subject to a civil fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00), for the first violation and two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) fine for subsequent violations. Any refusal by an individual to comply with this section may result in a notice to appear being issued by a law enforcement officer and/or removal from the park.(c)Any appeals shall be filed with the special magistrate for the Town of Davie and be governed by the rules set forth in the special magistrate.(d)Exemption. The following smoking apparatuses are exempt:(1)Unfiltered cigars. (Ord. No. 2003-013, § 2, 4-2-03; Ord. No. 2003-013, § 2, 4-2-03; Ord. No. 2016-005, § 2(Exh. A), 1-20-16; Ord. No. O2022-020, § 2(Exh. A), 11-16-22)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 16-7 of the Davie Code makes it unlawful to smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use electronic vaporizers or any other vaping device in outdoor areas of any town-owned park in Broward County, Florida: playing fields, playgrounds, bleachers, dugouts, team seating, concession and spectator areas, rodeo grounds, and restrooms. Smoking is allowed only within areas a park posts with signs reading 'smoking is permitted in this area.' Unfiltered cigars are exempt. A first violation draws a $100 civil fine, later violations $250, and refusal to comply can bring a notice to appear or removal from the park; appeals go to the town's special magistrate.
Violations & Fines
Smoking or vaping outside a posted designated area in any Davie town park; refusing to comply can also draw a notice to appear or removal from the park.
Frequently Asked Questions
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