The proprietor or other person in charge of a public place or place of work where smoking is prohibited shall:
(A) Post “No Smoking” signs that comply with the Minnesota Clean Air Act Rules, Minn. Rules part 4620.0500, as amended from time to time;
(B) Ensure that ashtrays, lighters, matchbooks or other smoking paraphernalia are not provided in areas where smoking is prohibited;
(C) Place any receptacles for the deposit of extinguished cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco and other smoking materials more than 15 feet from entrances, exits, open windows and ventilation intakes of public places and places of work; and
(D) Ask any person who smokes in any area where smoking is prohibited to refrain from smoking and, if the person does not refrain from smoking after being asked to do so, ask the person to leave. If the offending party refuses to leave, the proprietor or other person in charge shall handle the situation consistent with lawful methods for handling other persons acting in a disorderly manner or as a trespasser. Appropriate action shall include calling the Police Department for assistance.
(2004 Code, § 113.23) (Ord. 06-0449, passed 12-26-2006; Ord. 07-0487, passed 12-11-2007)