Plain English Breakdown
The official summary mentions providing for definitions but does not list what they are or how they change existing law.
Georgia Smoke-free Air Act: Smoking Rules Near Playgrounds and Youth Sports
This bill changes state law to ban smoking near playgrounds, sandboxes, and youth sports events.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits smoking within a 25-foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes.
- Bans disposing of smoking products within the same 25-foot area around playgrounds and sandboxes.
- Stops people from smoking within 250 feet of youth sports events.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who smoke or use tobacco products near playgrounds, sandboxes, or youth sports events.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not list specific penalties or fines for breaking these rules.
- The effective date when these new rules start has not been listed yet.
- It is unclear if the law applies to private property without more details in this summary.