It’s now illegal to smoke in Eugene, Ore. parks and natural areas, as the city’s ban went into effect yesterday after being approved earlier this month. All forms of tobacco use as well as electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited, as is the smoking of marijuana, which is legal under Oregon law for recreational use. The city will begin a three-month educational campaign to inform park users of the new policy before enforcement begins in earnest come August. While the city is seeking voluntary compliance, it will enforce the new law that can earn a violator a citation for a misdemeanor. Eugene is located approximately 111 miles south of Portland and is the second most populous city in the state. It is also home to the University of Oregon.
↧