City smoking ban begins

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No more smoking in Norman city parks.

The no smoking ordinance was approved by the city council on June 23. Signs were posted on Monday and people are expected to comply. Norman Police Capt. Leonard Judy said, "We expect that our primary role will be one of education about the ordinance, rather than enforcement of it."

Violators can recieve a citation from a police officer. If the defandant appears in court within five working days and pleads guilty or no contest the fine will be from $10
-$100 and a $44 court fee.

Opinion:

This could effect the number of people that go to summer events and concerts. Many people go to parks to relax and smoking is apart of their process. If people cannot smoke at events they might not go.

Even though I do not smoke, I do not believe that this law should exist. If people choose to smoke they should at least be allowed to smoke outside. This is one more unneccessary law.