Smoking on the beach?

[bmsmith]

I have read the new smoking ban but it does not mention if smoking is allowed outdoors, on the beach. For those that may be in Jamaica after July 15th, is smoking allowed on the beach? What are observations concerning this?

[Accompong]

I have read the new smoking ban but it does not mention if smoking is allowed outdoors, on the beach. For those that may be in Jamaica after July 15th, is smoking allowed on the beach? What are observations concerning this?

This is just a commonsense ban on smoking in confined places. I don't believe it extends (or ever intends to extend) to outdoors unless, of course, smoking is declared a killer like it is somewhat now.

Ganja smoking is still illegal indoors or outdoors but that too may be changing.

Peace and Guidance

[sunray]

Once the smoke clears on this issue, I am sure people will realize that there will be ample open areas to smoke tobacco or herb of choice. Now, if they could only ban the burning of plastic bottles...

[dash]

Whoa...banning outdoor smoking? Before they do that can they please pass a law banning people from blowing their noses in the water? Come on. Priorities please!

[gerryg123]

I was there and got around quite a bit -- and no one seemed to care about smoking ...

[Accompong]

Whoa...banning outdoor smoking? Before they do that can they please pass a law banning people from blowing their noses in the water? Come on. Priorities please!

Not a good analogy. Last time I checked blowing noses in the water (although messy) didn't cause lung cancer. I take the stand that all smoking of cancer causing substances should be banned indoors and out. Ganja (the last I checked) would not be banned using that criteria.

That is where the priority should be.

Peace and Guidance

[Rambo]

" I take the stand that all smoking of cancer causing substances should be banned indoors and out. Ganja (the last I checked) would not be banned using that criteria.

That is where the priority should be."

I will second that stand....why when it is proven BEYOND a doubt that smoking cigs causes cancer/other fatal lung problems.......I am a ex-smoker, and married to a nurse(doesn't smoke).............and its true what they say....The longer it has been after you quit, the worse the second hand smoke reeks.......why pay $$ to harm yourself ????

I have very poor self-control so if I can quit anybody can.........its not easy, but life was never meant to be easy, just rewarding and fulfilling.........ask for Gods help, or anybody's help ....getting tired of seeing names on this board passing away, quit making dying easier..

[dash]

Not a good analogy. Last time I checked blowing noses in the water (although messy) didn't cause lung cancer

Peace and Guidance

Not meant to be taken seriously Accompong. As I chug along in my carcinogen spewing minivan to Negril past smouldering piles of garbage assaulting the atmosphere to my coal fired AC room, I think second hand smoke on the beach would not be first on my enemies list.

[Rob]

Not meant to be taken seriously Accompong. As I chug along in my carcinogen spewing minivan to Negril past smouldering piles of garbage assaulting the atmosphere to my coal fired AC room, I think second hand smoke on the beach would not be first on my enemies list.

Dash,

And conveniently enough, second hand smoke on the beach is not first on anyone's list.... even the Jamaican government.

To all,

This seems like much ado about nothing on many people's part....

[bmsmith]

Thanks, Gerryg for reply. Rob, thanks for setting it straight..I just wanted answer to my simple question...