(a) Smoking is hereby prohibited in a public outdoor place as defined in Section 626.02, except in specific areas designated as smoking areas by the Mayor, Safety Director or Service Director. Designated smoking areas shall not be created anywhere at the York Road Recreation Fields, Heasley Field or any other property owned or operated by the City wherein the sole recreational activity occurring on said property is softball, baseball or soccer.
(b) Smoking is hereby prohibited in any restroom, bathroom, storage shed, or any structure located at the York Road Recreational Fields, Heasley Field, or any other property owned by or under the control of the City wherein the sole recreational activity occurring on said property is softball, baseball or soccer.
(c) No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an individual for exercising any right, including reporting a violation, or performing any obligation under this chapter.
(d) No person found to be smoking in a public outdoor place shall fail to immediately cease said activity when requested to do so by the Mayor, Service Director, Safety Director, Recreational Director, Police Officer, or person charged with management or care of any City-owned park or property, including a baseball or softball umpire or soccer official.
(e) Lack of intent to violate a provision of this chapter shall not be a defense to a violation.
(Ord. 08-69. Passed 4-15-08.)