Calif. lawmaker wants to ban tobacco at youth sports events
By Alexei Koseff, Sacramento Bee
State Sen. Richard Pan is taking another swing at tobacco.
The Sacramento Democrat has introduced a bill that would prohibit cigarettes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products within 250 feet of any game, practice or activity organized by a youth sports team in California where athletes under the age of 18 are present. Violators would be punished with a $100 fine.
“Youth sports is about promoting good health and athleticism and excellence,” Pan said. “We should encourage behaviors that support those goals and discourage ones that don’t.”
