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Orange County, CA Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)

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Key Facts

State park ban: AB 1718 (2022)
Workplace rule: Labor Code §6404.5
Entrance buffer: 20 feet
Cannabis: Same restrictions

City-specific rules exist: Anaheim, and Santa Ana have their own outdoor smoking restrictions rules that differ from Orange County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

California Government Code §7597 bans smoking on all state beaches and parks, and OC Parks prohibits smoking and vaping in county parks; cigarettes and cannabis are restricted within 25 feet of building entrances under Labor Code §6404.5.

Full Breakdown

AB 1718 (2022) prohibits smoking, vaping, and disposing of cigarette filter waste on all California state beaches and parks. OC Parks regulations extend the prohibition to county-operated regional parks like O'Neill, Irvine Regional, and Mile Square. Labor Code §6404.5 bans smoking inside enclosed workplaces and within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows. Cannabis is treated identically under Health & Safety Code §11362.3. Beach jurisdictions vary: County-administered Salt Creek and Doheny enforce the state ban, while incorporated cities like Newport Beach add their own pier-and-boardwalk rules.

Violations & Fines

Smoking in prohibited zones triggers infraction fines starting at $25 for state parks/beaches and $250 for repeated workplace-entrance violations under Labor Code §6404.5(j).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke at Salt Creek Beach?

No. Salt Creek is County-administered and falls under the AB 1718 statewide beach smoking ban. Cigarettes, cigars, vapes, and cannabis are prohibited, and discarding filter waste is a separate infraction.

Does the 20-foot rule apply to vaping?

Yes. Labor Code §6404.5 was amended to include electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, so vaping within 20 feet of a workplace entrance, exit, or operable window is treated identically to cigarette smoking.

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Orange County, CA Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)

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