Quincy, MA Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Smoke-free area
- City Hall and Adams Green only
- Fine
- $25 per violation
- Enforced by
- Quincy Police Department
- Adopted
- 2017, Order No. 2017-039
Summary
Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) designates the city-owned land in and around City Hall and Adams Green as a smoke-free outdoor area, with violations enforced by the Quincy Police Department.
City-owned land in and around City Hall and the Adams Green shall be designated as a smoke-free area. ... Anyone found in violation of this article shall be subject to a fine of $25 enforceable by the Quincy Police Department.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).
Full Breakdown
Section 288-12 of the Quincy Municipal Code, adopted in 2017 as Article II of Chapter 288, designates the city-owned land in and around City Hall and Adams Green as a smoke-free area. Section 288-13 backs it with a $25 fine, enforced by the Quincy Police Department. The ban is narrow by design: it covers only that specific city-owned property, not every public park, sidewalk, or restaurant patio in Quincy.
Violations & Fines
Smoking on the designated City Hall and Adams Green land draws a $25 fine, enforced by the Quincy Police Department; the ban does not extend to other city parks or private patios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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