New Yorkers hoping to enjoy a smoke or a toke in one of the state’s beaches or parks might want to think twice.
Kathy Hochul, the state’s Democratic governor, signed a bill into law last month that will prohibit “smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps.”
Those caught smoking in such areas could face a fine of $50.
“Smoking is a dangerous habit that affects not only the smoker but everyone around them, including families and children enjoying our state’s great public places,” Hochul said in a statement following the bill signing last month.
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