Oregon Beaches Headed for Smoke-Free Status
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department appears to be ready to make the state’s beaches completely smoke-free in an attempt to reduce litter and reduce the harm to marine life.
The ban would be an extension of the state’s current ban on smoking at most state parks. Included in the proposal is a fine of up to $110 fine for violators, though the hope is that warnings will suffice in most situations.
The department is currently taking public comment on the proposal to make 362 miles of coastline smoke-free. The comment period runs through August 29. There are also public meetings on the matter scheduled in Seaside, Newport, Coos Bay and Salem.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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