Scottsdale expands smoking ordinance to include electronic smoking devices
Scottsdale City Council updated its code to ban electronic smoking devices in public places, aligning with state law.Summary
The City of Scottsdale has expanded its smoking ordinance to explicitly include electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes and vape pens, aligning its city code with the statewide Smoke Free Arizona Act. This decision followed resident feedback via Speak-Up Scottsdale, where nearly 93% supported including these devices in the definition of smoking, and consideration of a petition from a high school student concerned about secondhand vapor. Interim City Attorney Luis Santaella stated the change closes legal gaps and provides clear protections. The revised ordinance prohibits smoking, including electronic devices, in enclosed public spaces (like restaurants and theaters), city-owned facilities (enclosed or not, such as stadiums and playgrounds), and within 50 feet of public schools. Violators face fines up to $300, with other civil violations potentially reaching $2,500.
(Source：ABC15 Arizona)
