A recent amendment to the San Antonio smoking ordinance prohibits the use of vapes and e-cigarettes in public places, bringing them under the same restrictions as traditional cigarettes. The ordinance aims to protect employees and patrons from exposure to harmful substances and promote a healthier environment.
Thanks to an amendment to the San Antonio smoking ordinance , people who use vapes and e-cigarettes will have to make a choice when they're out and about.SAN ANTONIO - Most of us have probably seen some kind of electronic smoking device while we're out and about, especially on a night out.
"We're fortunate to have a patio so, you know, you can smoke and vape out there," said Sarah Hartman, partner at a downtown bar called 'The Rose.'It adds electronic smoking devices to the ban on smoking in public places. "It just comes down to respect, you know, making sure that we're making sure that everybody's comfortable in the building," Hartman also said.The ordinance webpage says: "The amendment to the San Antonio smoking ordinance benefits the community. It prohibits exposure to both secondhand smoke and the vapor from electronic smoking devices. This protects employees and patrons from exposure to dangerous substances.
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