Harmful effects from exposure to exhaled smoke and smoke from the end of a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe, commonly referred to as secondhand smoke, being well documented, it is in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the general public that exposure to secondhand smoke be minimized in indoor places where it is usual and customary for members of the general public to convene to work, conduct business, or recreate. It is the purpose of this section to foster and promote public health by decreasing citizens’ exposure to secondhand smoke by regulating smoking in enclosed places normally accessible to the public at large and in enclosed places normally accessible to and utilized by employees.
(Ord. 11-11, passed 11-7-11)