§ 117.07 PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN ENCLOSED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.

   Smoking shall be prohibited in the following enclosed areas of residential facilities:

   (A)   All private and semi-private rooms in long-term care facilities.

   (B)   All hotel and motel guest rooms.

(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 117.99

§ 117.08 PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN OUTDOOR PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT.

   (A)   Smoking shall be prohibited within a reasonable distance of other persons in all outdoor places of employment where two (2) or more employees are required to be present in the course of their employment. This includes, without limitation, work areas, construction sites, and associated indoor areas like temporary offices such as trailers, and restroom facilities.

   (B)   This prohibition on smoking shall be communicated to all existing employees by the effective date of this chapter and to all prospective employees upon their application for employment.

(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 117.99

§ 117.09 WHERE SMOKING NOT REGULATED.

   Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, smoking shall not be prohibited in all private clubs (as defined in § 117.03) or private residences, unless used as a childcare, adult daycare, or healthcare facility.

(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 117.99

§ 117.10 DECLARATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OR OUTDOOR AREA AS NONSMOKING.

   Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of an establishment, facility, or outdoor area may declare that entire establishment, facility, or outdoor area as a nonsmoking place. Smoking shall be prohibited in any place in which a sign conforming to the requirements of this chapter is posted.

(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 117.99

§ 117.11 POSTING OF SIGNS AND REMOVAL OF ASHTRAYS.

   The owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of a place of employment or public place city facilities or property, or residential facility where smoking is prohibited by this chapter shall:

   (A)   Clearly and conspicuously post “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) in that place.

   (B)   Clearly and conspicuously post at every entrance to that place a sign stating that smoking is prohibited or, in the case of outdoor places, clearly and conspicuously post “No Smoking” signs in a location visible to all employees, visitors, and patrons.

   (C)   Remove all ashtrays from any area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter, except for ashtrays displayed for sale and not for use on the premises.

(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 117.99