City of Boston Bans Smoking in Public ParksAndrew V Pontbriand The amendment to City of Boston Municipal Code, Ordinance 7-4.14, prohibits the smoking of tobacco, marijuana, or any other material on properties controlled by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The measure will be enforceable by the Boston Police Department and Boston Park Rangers and is punishable by a fine of $250 per violation. According to a letter written by Mayor Menino, This amendment is necessary to maintain the health and safety of our public parks and ensure that these valuable resources can be enjoyed by all Boston residents. As another draconian law is passed in the historic city of Boston, it is already clear activists will be challenging this matter through civil disobedience. Personally, I will be heading to Boston next week to engage in some horrific smoking on the public land. Andrew Pontbriand is an activist, researcher, radio show host, Contributor at selfnews Post, and Founder of The Resistance Journals. Like his Facebook Page here 