The Glen Cove City Council has unanimously approved a law that bans smoking marijuana or vaping it in public spaces.

The law restricts marijuana consumption in a range of public areas, from roadways and sidewalks to parking garages and beaches, making it more restrictive than rules in neighboring municipalities. Glen Cove police officers can hand out summonses to individuals who violate the new code, with fines going as high as $250 for a second offense.

Residents on Tuesday night packed Glen Cove City Hall for the meeting, which included a hearing on the law before the scheduled vote. The City Council held its first hearing on the proposed law on Nov. 25.

Conflicting opinions

Some residents on Tuesday spoke in opposition of the new code, claiming it is too restrictive and singles

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