(A) The owner or operator of a public place shall conspicuously post a "No Smoking" sign, the international "No Smoking" symbol (depiction of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it), or other sign containing words or pictures that could reasonably be understood as an intent to prohibit smoking:
(1) In each public place and workplace where smoking is prohibited by this chapter; and
(2) At each entrance to a public place or workplace where smoking is prohibited by this chapter.
(B) The operator of a public place shall conspicuously post signs in areas where smoking is permitted through an exemption under this chapter.
(C) The operator of a public place or an employer shall remove any ashtrays or other smoking accessories from a place where smoking is prohibited.
(D) It is not a defense to prosecution under this chapter that an operator failed to post a sign required under this section.
(Ord. 882, passed 7-20-15)