Dallas is enhancing its public health measures by expanding its existing smoke-free regulations to explicitly include vaping and electronic cigarettes. The new city ordinance, effective December 10th, prohibits the use of these devices in all enclosed public places and workplaces where traditional smoking is already banned. This move aligns Dallas with a growing number of cities across Texas and the nation that are tightening controls on e-cigarettes to address concerns about youth vaping and secondhand aerosol exposure.
The updated policy, approved by the Dallas City Council, amends the city’s 2003 public smoking ban. It now explicitly includes vaping devices and electronic products that produce inhalable aerosols. The definition of prohibited areas mirrors those for traditional smoking, covering a wide range of indoor public spaces such as bars, restaurants, workplaces, schools, hospitals, public transport, and shopping centers. Additionally, the ordinance mandates a 15-foot buffer zone around all entrances to indoor public facilities to prevent vapor from entering buildings.
Violators caught vaping in these designated no-vape zones will face a fine of up to \$500. City officials stated that this consistent standard aims to simplify enforcement and reduce confusion for both businesses and residents. This expansion of public smoking rules, the first major update in over two decades, reflects a broader trend in urban centers to regulate the growing use of vaping products and ensure healthier environments for all citizens.
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