Media buddy KITV has this report. Excerpt:

Starting on Jan. 1, smoking will be prohibited at all Honolulu City & County beaches and parks.

Signs have been installed and the fine is $100 for the first offense and $500 for three or more offenses.

The law does not include e-cigarettes.

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Photo: Prohibited. (Civil Beat)

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