The City of Canton mayor and council have officially amended the Municipal Ordinance expanding the areas of the city where smoking is prohibited including the use of e-cigarettes.

No smoking (including e-cigarettes) in or on the following:

• City buildings
• City sidewalks
• City parks
• City playgrounds
• City parking lots
• Streets within downtown Canton (Central Business District, as defined by the Canton Unified Development Code and Zoning Map)

Warnings will be issued initially, but a first violation will be subject to a fine of up to $50. A second offense within a calendar year could be subject to a fine of up to $100, and a third offense could be subject to a fine of $250.