Can you smoke on the beach in Florida?

Person smoking a cigarette at the beach. Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill over the summer allowing local governments to ban smoking on public beaches, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Monroe County have passed legislation enforcing the ban.



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Smoking in any enclosed public areas or guest rooms is not permitted. There are designated areas for smoking around the property, to ensure that smokers as well as non-smokers can enjoy their Beaches vacation within allowance of local laws and common courtesy.

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Violators could be fined up to $100 for the first infraction, and $200 to $500 for further violations, according to the governments' ordinances. Repeat violators could face up to 60 days in jail. Unfiltered cigars, however, are not covered by the ban.

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Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.

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It depends on the hotel's policy. Some will allow it. But, in my experience, most hotels do not allow smoking on a balcony if they have a non-smoking policy in the room. The opposite is typically true if you booked a “smoking” room.

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