(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) below, an educational facility which offers an early childhood education program or in which children in grades kindergarten through 12 are educated shall prohibit smoking, the use of snuff, chewing tobacco, or any other form of tobacco product in the buildings and on the grounds of the facility by all persons including, but not limited to, full-time, part-time, and contract employees, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., during the school session, or when class or any program established for students is in session.
(B) Career and technology centers may designate smoking areas outside of buildings, away from general traffic areas, and completely out of sight of children under 18 years of age, for use by adults attending training courses, session, meetings, or seminars.
(C) An educational facility may designate smoking areas outside the buildings for use of adults during certain activities or functions, including, but not limited to, athletic contests.
(D) For purposes of this section,
EDUCATIONAL FACILITY means a building owned, leased, or under the control of a public or private school system, college, or university.
(E) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit educational facilities from having more restrictive policies regarding smoking and the use of other tobacco products in the buildings or on the grounds of the facility.
(Prior Code, § 10-421) (Ord. 11-01, passed 9-13-2010) Penalty, see § 135.99