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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 15Ch. 4Art. 2§ 118925 Smoking Ban In Transit

§ 118925 Smoking Ban In Transit

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 118925 Smoking Ban In Transit

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't smoke cigarettes or other tobacco stuff on buses, trains, planes, or any public transportation.
  • •You also can't smoke other plant stuff (like weed) on these same places.
  • •This rule applies to any vehicle or place that gets money from the state for transportation.

Example

You're on a city bus and you light up a cigarette.

You can get in trouble because smoking tobacco isn't allowed on public transportation like buses.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 118925 Smoking Ban In Transit

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person to smoke a tobacco product in any vehicle of a passenger stage corporation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) except to the extent permitted by federal law, in any aircraft except to the extent permitted by federal law, on a public transportation system, as defined by Section 99211 of the Public Utilities Code, or in any vehicle of an entity receiving any transit assistance from the state. (2) (A) For purposes of this subdivision, “smoke” has the same meaning as in subdivision (c) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code. (B) For purposes of this subdivision, “tobacco product” means a product or device as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 22950.5 of the Business and Professions Code. (b) It is unlawful for any person to smoke any plant product other than a tobacco product in any vehicle of a passenger stage corporation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) except to the extent permitted by federal law, in any aircraft except to the extent permitted by federal law, on a public transportation system, as defined by Section 99211 of the Public Utilities Code, or in any vehicle of an entity receiving any transit assistance from the state. (Amended by Stats. 2016, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 7, Sec. 19. (SB 5 2x) Effective June 9, 2016.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationfineroadvehicleportprofessions codeassistancepublic utilities code

Related Statutes

  • § 116470 Annual Water Quality Reports
  • § 11801 County Alcohol Program Administration
  • § 128252 Medical Education Council Powers
  • § 33334.13 Mortgage Assistance Income Limits
  • § 33426.7 Redevelopment Aid Relocation Ban

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 118925.
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