(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Shall include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
(a) Cigarettes;
(b) Cigars;
(c) Pipes;
(d) Smokeless tobacco;
(e) Loose tobacco; and
(f) Electronic cigarettes, or any device that enables consumption of tobacco or tobacco derivatives, including nicotine by inhalation of which results in the emission of any smoke or vapor.
(B) Restrictions. Except as provided in division (C) below, a person shall not use tobacco products within the County Courthouse, Highway Department and Office Complex, Law Enforcement Center, County Prosecutor’s Office, Child Support Enforcement Office, and ambulance stations, and on the grounds and in the buildings used as polling places in the county from an hour before the polls open until the polls have closed, the votes have been canvassed and recorded, and the election officials have left the premises. In addition to the buildings and offices listed above, there shall no use of tobacco products by any person in any vehicle operated, owned, leased, or controlled by the county.
(C) Exemptions. This section does not apply to the non-public areas of the County Law Enforcement Center.
(Ord. 2003-07, passed 3-18-2003; Ord. 2014-11, passed 7-16-2014) Penalty, see § 130.99