(a) Clearly legible signs that include the words “smoking prohibited by law” with letters of not less than 1 inch in height must be conspicuously posted in all places where smoking is prohibited by this article by the owner, operator, manager, or other person having control of such place. This subsection does not apply to privately owned motor vehicles, unless the vehicles are used in public transportation under the authority of the State or the city.
(b) Alternate means of notification (individual place cards, film clips, etc.) may be employed provided the effect thereof is equivalent to the notice given by signs described in subsection (a).
(c) Any person violating this section shall be issued a notice of violation and shall comply with this section within 10 days. Thereafter, the violation shall carry a fine of not more than $25. Each violation cited shall constitute a separate offense.
(Sec. 13-42.4, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 41, Art. 21, § 41-21.4) (Am. Ords. 97-57, 02-06, 17-53)