Los Angeles bans smoking and vaping in most outdoor public places under LAMC §41.50 and LA County Health Code Title 8 — including parks, beaches, outdoor dining areas, farmers markets, and within 25 feet of business entrances or operable windows.
LAMC §41.50 prohibits smoking on outdoor service-area lines, ATMs, and bus stops; LAMC §63.95 bans smoking and tobacco use in city parks and beaches. Ordinance 187109 (2021) extended bans to outdoor dining areas, farmers markets, and within 25 feet of operable doors, windows, or vents of any business. Cannabis smoking falls under the same outdoor restrictions. LA County Health Code Title 8 applies parallel rules countywide. Vaping and e-cigarettes are treated identically to combustible tobacco. Enforcement is complaint-driven through LADBS and LA County Public Health, with signage required at restricted venues.
Infraction fines start at $50 for a first offense, $100 second, $250 third within 12 months under LAMC §41.50. Business owners failing to post signs face separate fines. County Health Code violations carry similar tiered penalties.
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