(A) A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00).
(B) Except as otherwise provided in § 117.13, a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls a pubhc place or place of employment and who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by:
(1) A warning that the person is not in compliance with the law, for an initial violation.
(2) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00), for a second violation within one (1) year.
(3) A fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), for each additional violation within one (1) year.
(C) All fines collected are payable to NKY Health for reimbursement of services provided for enforcement of this chapter.
(D) In addition to the fines established by this section, violation of this chapter by a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls a pubhc place or place of employment may result in the suspension or revocation of any permit or license issued by the city to the person for the premises on which the violation occurred.
(E) Each day on which a violation of this chapter occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 2022-21, passed 9-6-22)