§ 34-4. Smoking in city buildings.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for a person to possess a burning tobacco product or to smoke tobacco in any building owned by, or under the control of, the city.

    (b)

    It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the building does not have prominently displayed notices that smoking is prohibited by city ordinance in such building and that an offense is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.

    (c)

    It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) if the person is in possession of the burning tobacco product or smokes tobacco exclusively within an area designated for smoking tobacco or as a participant in an authorized theatrical performance.

(Ord. No. 03-42, § 1, 12-15-03)