Put Down the Butt When You’re at the Park

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Honolulu City Council Member Stanley Chang has a bill on Wednesday’s agenda that would restrict smoking at several popular parks.

Bill 72, which Chang introduced, aimed to prohibit smoking at parks in Waikiki, Ala Moana and Sandy Beach Park. Kapiolani Park is also included.

Here’s what Chang had to say in a press release:

“In addition to the health risks caused by second hand smoke, cigarette butts are still the number one cause of litter in our city and at our beaches. I introduced this measure to keep our beaches clean and ensure that our visitors and residents are able to enjoy their beach-going experience.”

You can read the bill language here.

—Nick Grube

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