BENEFITS OF SMOKING BANS

Benefits of Enacting Smoke-Free Legislation For Outdoor Spaces

• Protects the health and safety of the community;
• Supports local groups, who use municipal facilities to promote healthy lifestyles;
• Reduces cigarette litter which can be ingested by children or pets. Also fewer toxins are released into groundwater, and less waste means less maintenance costs;
• Mitigates potential fires in public places. The disposal of burning cigarette butts are a major cause of forest fires;
• Protects visitors from second-hand smoke; and
• Encourages people to quit smoking, and supports those who have recently quit, by providing a smoke-free environment.