The prohibitions contained in Section 8.80.040 of this chapter shall be applicable to those areas of recreation halls and other similar facilities where members of the general public play bingo or cards, dance or engage in other recreational, character building or cultural activities which are designated as nonsmoking.
An owner, manager or operator of a recreation hall shall designate not less than fifty (50) percent of the main activities area of such facility not including restrooms, lounges and kitchens as nonsmoking. Commencing August 9, 1991, an owner, manager or operator of a recreation hall shall designate not less than seventy-five (75) percent of the main activities area of such facility not including restrooms, lounges and kitchens as nonsmoking. Commencing May 9, 1992, the owner, manager or operator of a recreation hall shall designate the entire premises of such facility including restrooms, lounges and kitchens as nonsmoking. Signs shall be posted in the manner prescribed by Section 8.80.230 of this chapter. It shall not constitute a violation of this chapter to smoke in a location where smoking has been authorized by this chapter.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to in any manner restrict or otherwise impair the authority of an owner, manager or operator to increase the nonsmoking area of a recreation hall. (Prior code § 37.01.012)