We are partnering with community members and local organizations in La Palma to advocate for smoke-free policies in all outdoor recreational and non-recreational public places, as well as multi-unit housing.
Share your Opinion
We want to know your experience and thoughts regarding tobacco use and smoke-free policies in La Palma outdoor spaces. Please fill out the survey below or click the button to open it in a new tab!
La Palma and Smoke-Free Policies
The American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” 2025 report card evaluates state and federal tobacco control policies and translates the relative progress into a letter grade of “A” for excellent tobacco control policies through “F” which indicates inadequate policies.
As of 2025, La Palma’s overall Tobacco Control Grade is a D. Check out La Palma’s current policies below.
Smoke-Free Outdoor Air Policies
Policies eliminating smoking in outdoor recreational and non-recreational public places without designated smoking areas or distances:
- 0 in Outdoor Dining
- 0 in Entryways
- 0 in Public events
- 0 in Service Areas
- 0 in Worksites
Smoke-Free Housing Policies
Policies prohibiting smoking in the individual units of multi-unit housing including balconies and patios:
- 0 in Nonsmoking apartments
- 0 in Nonsmoking condominiums
- 0 in Nonsmoking common areas
Current Smoke-Free Policies
Policies prohibiting the use of tobacco products and deeming it unlawful in all city parks and recreation facilities:
- 4 in Recreation Areas including but not limited to:
- any public park or city facility
- anywhere within 25 feet of any public park, public sidewalks, streets, and alleys
- 1 in Sidewalks