A. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "Public Place" is defined as follows:
PUBLIC PLACE: | Any place where a person could reasonably be expected to be observed by others. "Public Place" includes all parts of buildings owned in whole or in part, or leased, by the State or a unit of local government. "Public Place" includes all areas in a park, recreation area, wildlife area, or playground owned in whole or in part, leased, or managed by the State or a unit of local government. "Public Place" does not include a private residence unless the private residence is used to provide licensed child care, foster care, or other similar social service care on the premises. |
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke, consume or use any substance containing cannabis:
1. In a school bus, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.);
2. On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.);
3. In any motor vehicle;
4. In a private residence that is used at any time to provide licensed child care or other similar social service care on the premises;
5. In any public place;
6. Knowingly in close physical proximity to anyone under twenty-one (21) years of age who is not a registered medical cannabis patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130); or
7. In any place where smoking is prohibited under the Illinois Smoke Free Illinois Act. (Ord. 2020-03, 2-11-2020)