§ 15-18. Smoking in public places.

(a)

Areas designated. It shall be unlawful for any person to use tobacco in any form in any of the following public places:

(1)

Any city-owned and city-operated building (except in designated areas posted by order of the mayor and council);

(2)

Any area which is used by or open to the public and which is clearly designated by a no smoking sign.

(3)

Any recreational facility, such as ball parks, gymnasiums, and other similar places where members of the general public assemble either to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition or witness sports or other events.

(b)

Reasonable distance.

(1)

Smoking is prohibited within a reasonable distance of twenty-five (25) feet outside an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited, so as to insure that tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, and ventilation systems, or other means.

(2)

All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited by this article.

(c)

Posting of signs. "No Smoking" signs or the international no smoking symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in every public facility where this article prohibits smoking.

(d)

Other applicable laws. This article shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where otherwise restricted by other applicable laws.

(e)

Penalty for violation. A person convicted of violating subsection (a) of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less that ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(f)

Effective date. This article revision shall be effective as of the date of adoption.

(Ord. No. 91-1, 1-24-91; Ord. No. 04-11, 6-24-04)