(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
(1) "Smoking" shall mean inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, weed, plant or other lighted or vaporized substance in any manner or form, including marijuana used for medical or any other purpose.
(2) "Park property" shall mean all areas of municipally owned parks, playgrounds, or public-use lands where the general public congregates, including but not limited to public bleacher areas, pavilions, concession areas, playgrounds, outdoor cooking areas, gazebos, tennis courts, pools, playing fields, dugouts, skate parks, and walking or running track areas, and other outdoor locations where the public gathers. "Park property" also includes parking lot areas within fifty feet of other park property.
(b) Prohibition of Smoking on Park Property. No person shall engage in smoking on any park property.
(c) Additional Rules. The Parks and Recreation Commission may promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this section, as reasonably necessary to implement this ordinance and ensure compliance.
(d) Violations and Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2020-01. Passed 2-10-20.)