(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
SMOKING or SMOKE. The act of carrying or holding a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device by any person.
(B) Prohibition.
(1) A person shall not smoke in designated City park buildings, playgrounds, areas, or public grounds, which are:
(a) Playscape in Hemlock Park;
(b) Playground in Linden Street Park;
(c) Playground in Northend Park;
(d) Playground on Big Rapids Community Library grounds; and
(e) Fitness Court facility in Rotary Park.
(2) No person shall smoke within 15 feet of any of the designated City park buildings, playgrounds, areas, or public grounds.
(C) Posting. Designated areas in which smoking is prohibited by this section shall be posted with conspicuous signs.
(D) Violations and penalties. A person who violates this section shall be subject to:
(1) Being asked to stop smoking in a designated place in which smoking is prohibited; and
(2) Being asked to leave the designated place in which smoking is prohibited; and
(3) Being cited for a municipal civil infraction, and punished according to § 10.97.
(Ord. 662-06-13, passed 6-3-13; Am. Ord. 743-07-19, passed 7-1-19)