LOS ANGELES, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The Beverly Hills City in the Los Angeles area is considering a proposal to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas and hotel pool areas.

    If approved, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Sylvester Stallone might be prevented from lighting up at Caffe Roma, a spot where they have been spotted enjoying cigars.

    The ban would also apply to poolside food and drink service at the city's hotels, city officials said on Tuesday.

    Violators would be cited. The fine for the first offense would be 100 dollars, 200 dollars for the second offense within one year and 500 dollars for each additional violation within one year, according to Daniel E. Cartagena, a project manager with Beverly Hills' Department of Economic Development.

    If adopted, the ban would go into effect Oct. 1. City staff is suggesting the council approve development of a marketing program promoting outdoor dining in a smoke-free environment and educating the public about the smoking ban, Cartagena said.

    Staff members are also requesting that "Thank you for not smoking" cards be provided to restaurants at no charge, with the cards also providing an e-mail address and telephone number where comments could be made, Cartagena said.

    Smoking is banned in restaurants under state law. Cities of Burbank, Calabasas and Santa Monica in the Los Angeles area have adopted outdoor smoking bans.