Racine Board of Health Considers Banning Smoking in Parks

The North Beach Oasis and city golf courses would be exempt from a proposal to ban smoking in city parks considered by the Board of Health on Tuesday.

Under the proposal, the Oasis is listed as a "city owned and leased food and recreational establishment at North Beach" and included as an "exception" to a change that would ban smoking in city parks, beaches, sports fields, and playgrounds. "Designated areas" on golf courses are also listed as an exception to the ordinance.

On a voice vote, the board decided Tuesday to table the proposal while it gathers more information.

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City Council to consider banning smoking in parks

The City Council, meeting as a committee Tuesday night, will consider banning smoking in city parks.

The Parks and Rec Board approved an ordinance on Jan. 12 to ban smoking in city parks and beaches. The ordinance now goes to the council's Committee of the Whole for consideration.

The committee meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night. Here's the agenda.

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