Parks' smoking ban taking effect immediately

The Boston Parks and Recreation Commission approved a smoking ban Monday in city-run parks, immediately making it illegal to smoke cigarettes, marijuana, and other "lighted or vaporized" substances under the penalty of a $250 fine.

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