“It‘s our responsibility to our guests, members, and community to ensure Tahoe Donner is a safe place to play and visit. We believe this new policy, combined with our current defensible space practices, aligns well with our fire prevention goals,” said Robb Etnyre, general manager.

The ban applies to all individuals, including employees, and encompasses Tahoe Donner’s golf course, parking lots, open spaces and trails. Fines for violation of the smoking rule start at $50 and may be assessed, per incident, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis according to the nature and severity of the infraction. The ban does not apply to homeowners’ properties or e-cigarettes, and employees may smoke within their cars.

Tahoe Donner has added information on local free programs to its website for those interested in quitting smoking.

In May, Whistler Blackcomb also implemented a smoke-free policy.