(a) Definitions. The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this section.
(1) "Sign" means legible, English lettering on a contrasting background to clearly indicate where smoking is not permitted and to provide related information. A sign shall be of sufficient size to be clearly legible to one of normal vision.
(2) "Smoking material" means any cigar, cigarette, pipe, weed, plant or other smoking equipment in any form.
(b) Restriction on Smoking in City of Massillon Buildings.
(1) Smoking prohibited. Smoking or the possession of lighted smoking material in any enclosed structure or building owned by, leased by, or controlled by the City of Massillon is hereby prohibited, subject to the provisions of subsection (c) hereof. The prohibition is applicable to the public at large and employees of the City of Massillon.
(2) Signs. Signs indicating that smoking is prohibited shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted in every room, building, or other places where smoking is prohibited.
(c) Designation of Smoking Areas. The Director of Public Service and Safety is hereby authorized to designate areas where smoking shall be permitted in any enclosed buildings owned by, leased by, or otherwise controlled by the City of Massillon.
(d) Enforcement. Enforcement shall be implemented by the Director of Public Service and Safety and the Human Relations/EEO Department.
(e) Violations and Penalties.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke or possess lighted smoking material in any area restricted by the provisions of this section.
(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(3) Each day on which a violation of any provision of this section occurs in a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable as such.
(Ord. 5-1993. Passed 1-19-93.)