SCARBOROUGH — Tobacco use is now banned on all town beaches.
The Town Council voted 4-2 Wednesday night to ban smoking of all kinds, as well as the use of chewing and snuff tobacco.
The council responded to concerns about secondhand smoke and the high number of cigarette butts found on town beaches.
Violators may be fined $100 to $500, said Town Clerk Tody Justice.
The ban applies to all town beaches, including Pine Point, Ferry and Higgins beaches.
Smoking was already banned in town parks, recreation areas and schools, and at Scarborough Beach State Park.
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