Poll: Should Smoking Be Banned At RI Beaches?

It may still be winter, but local lawmakers are already taking a closer look at the health of beach-goers. 

Lawmakers are reviewing a proposal by state Rep. Richard Morrison to extend the state's smoking ban outdoors, reports The Providence Journal.

If approved, the ban would prevent smoking at beaches, parks, playgrounds and other outdoor, recreational locations. A vote on Morrison's proposal has not been scheduled at this time. 

Below, a few nearby residents sounded off on the topic:

No it shouldn't we don't need more laws we need more liberty!! — Kevin Cottle

I don't thnk it needs to be a law, but people should respect beach rules if individual beaches choose to ban smoking. — Melinda Wardell Weldon

Plenty of Tiverton and Little Compton residents utilize the large beaches throughout Rhode Island during the summer. So tell us, what do you think about this issue? Should smoking be banned at the beach? Should there be designated areas for smoking? Tell us your thoughts in the poll or comment section below.