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PROVO, Utah (AP) -- The Utah County Board of Health has approved a ban on smoking in public parks and for all gatherings of more than 100 people on public property.
The ban takes effect Jan. 1 and prohibits smoking in public parks, baseball fields, soccer fields and other publicly owned recreation areas.
It also applies to mass gatherings, such as public rallies or ceremonies.
Those who light up can be fined $25 for the first offense, and $100 for subsequent offenses.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune
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