(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) "PUBLIC BUILDING." An enclosed structure of the part of an enclosed structure that is occupied or owned by an agency of the city or its utilities.
(2) "SMOKING." The carrying or holding of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other lighted smoking equipment or the inhalation or exhalation of smoke from any lighted smoking equipment.
(B) A person who smokes in a public building, as defined above, commits a Class C infraction. All public buildings are declared "SMOKE FREE" and all areas within that building shall be designated as non-smoking areas.
(C) The Building Inspector shall do the following:
(1) Post conspicuous signs that read "SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE" or other similar language in all public buildings.
(2) Request that persons who are smoking in violation of this section refrain from smoking, and
(3) Remove any person who is smoking in violation of this section and fails to refrain from smoking after being requested to do so.
(Ord. 2916, passed - -93) Penalty, see § 130.99