SAN ANTONIO — In an effort to further protect the public's health and improve the quality of life for everyone, the City of San Antonio is banning the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, where smoking is currently restricted.
The revised ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will prohibit their use in all venues where smoking is currently restricted.
Businesses will be required to include the electronic smoking device icon on signs prohibiting smoking. The icons for both cigarette and e-cigarette should be enclosed in the standard red circle with a red bar across them, and will be required for every public place and place of employment where smoking is currently prohibited.
“This update reflects our commitment as the community health strategist and ensures that policies remain relevant to current circumstances, adapt to technological changes, and mitigate potential risks,” said Dr. Claude A. Jacob, Metro Health Director. “By reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and promoting smoke-free environments, we are taking significant steps to protect the health of our citizens.”
To learn more about the updates to the smoking ordinance and how to report any violations, visit SA.Gov/Health.
