The Fiscal Court of the County of Kenton hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the citizens of this County to protect nonsmokers from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke in most places of employment, public buildings, and establishments in public buildings. The Fiscal Court further finds and determines that a balance should be struck between the health concerns of non-consumers of tobacco products and the need to minimize regulation of private spheres of conduct and choice with respect to the use or nonuse of tobacco products in certain designated public buildings, establishments in public buildings, and in private places. Therefore, the Fiscal Court hereby declares that the purpose of this chapter is to preserve and improve the health, comfort, and environment of the people of this county by limiting exposure to secondhand smoke.
(Ord. 451.15, passed 12-21-10)