(A) State statutes grant municipalities broad police authority to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and employees in G.S. §§ 143-595 and 160A-174.
(B) The purpose of this section is to improve indoor air quality, reduce fire hazards and minimize any health risks from involuntary exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
(C) SMOKING shall mean the inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible product.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any vehicle, building or facility or portion of a vehicle, building or facility now or hereafter owned, leased, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the town, except in specially designated smoking areas. The Town Council shall have the authority to designate smoking areas, if desired.
(Ord. passed 12-16-2008) Penalty, see § 33.99