CHAPTER 67: MUNICIPAL SMOKING RESTRICTIONS

Section

   67.01   Definition

   67.02   Smoking regulated in municipal buildings

   67.03   Smoking prohibited in municipal vehicles

   67.04   Posting of signs

   67.05   Exemptions

   67.06   Smoking and use of other tobacco products on grounds in the city’s parks system prohibited

   67.99   Penalty

§ 67.01 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   SMOKING. The inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or other combustible tobacco product.

(Ord. 93-34, passed 9-20-93)

§ 67.02 SMOKING REGULATED IN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any building or facility or portion of a building or facility now or hereafter owned, leased, operated, occupied, managed, or controlled by the city, except in specially designated smoking areas. The City Manager shall have the authority to designate smoking areas within or near each city building or facility. An area within any building or facility may be designated as a smoking area only if the ventilation of such area is sufficient, any adverse impact on municipal employees and members of the public is minimal, and no fire or other safety hazard will be created by smoking in such area. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 93-34, passed 9-20-93; Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 67.99

§ 67.03 SMOKING PROHIBITED IN MUNICIPAL VEHICLES.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any vehicle now or hereafter owned or leased by the city unless all occupants or passengers use smoking materials and all consent. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 93-34, passed 9-20-93; Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 67.99

§ 67.04 POSTING OF SIGNS.

   The City Manager shall cause each building to be posted with appropriate signs indicating that smoking is prohibited. Such signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place designed to give notice to the public as well as to employees.

(Ord. 93-34, passed 9-20-93)

§ 67.05 EXEMPTIONS.

   This chapter shall not apply to the following:

   (A)   Individual dwelling units in public housing;

   (B)   In city-owned buildings or facilities leased to and occupied by others; and

   (C)   In open air sheds or similar facilities where Smoking Permitted signs have been placed.

(Ord. 93-34, passed 9-20-93)