For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FISHERS MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. Those structures owned, leased or otherwise occupied by the city, including, but not limited to, all areas within said buildings or any additions thereto.
PERSON. Any man, woman, or child, regardless of age.
PUBLIC PLACE(S). Any area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, and which is owned and operated by the city or any other governmental entity, such as a park, playground, common area, school, or library. PUBLIC PLACE(S) shall specifically not include public rights-of-way except those that are on or across real estate owned by the city, such as the City Municipal Complex and/or city parks.
SMOKE or SMOKING. To ignite or cause to be ignited tobacco or a tobacco product or derivative, which includes but is not limited to tobacco, or a derivative thereof, e-cigarettes or other devices utilized for “vaping,” such that the product or derivative emits a gas or cloud which is commonly understood to be smoke, which may be or is intended to be inhaled by any person.
TOBACCO. Any of several plants belonging to the genus Nicotiana, of the nightshade family, especially one of those species, as N. tabacum, whose leaves are prepared for smoking or chewing or as snuff; the prepared leaves, as used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, any product or products made from such leaves; any of various similar plants of other genera.
(Ord. 110691C, passed 11-20-91; Am. Ord. 080706E, passed 9-5-06; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14; Am. Ord. 011618A, passed 1-16-18)