California Government Code section 7597 bans smoking in state parks and beaches. Riverside County Ordinance 539 prohibits smoking in regional parks and open spaces, and Labor Code section 6404.5 limits workplace and enclosed-space smoking statewide.
Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District prohibits smoking and vaping throughout park land under Ordinance 539. State law adds layers: Government Code section 7597 bans smoking in state parks and beaches under SB 8 effective 2022, and Labor Code section 6404.5 restricts smoking inside any place of employment, including outdoor dining areas and within 20 feet of building entrances. Enforcement falls to park rangers, Code Enforcement, and Sheriff. Visitors near March Air Reserve Base recreation lands or Salton Sea State Recreation Area face overlapping federal, state, and county rules depending on jurisdiction.
Smoking in restricted areas triggers infractions with $100 to $250 fines under park rules, plus possible Labor Code section 6404.5 administrative penalties up to $500 for workplace violations.
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