Title 11 - Peace, Morals and Safety

11.52 Cigarettes (Tobacco)

 

11.52.190 Penalty for Violation of Ordinance.

  1. A.
    A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50).
  2. B.
    A person having control of a public place or place of employment and who fails to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a public offense, punishable by:
    1. 1.
      A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
    2. 2.
      A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one (1) year.
    3. 3.
      A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation within one (1) year.
  3. C.
    Each day on which a violation of this Ordinance occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct violation.
  4. D.
    In addition to the fines established by this Section, violation of this Ordinance by a person having control of a public place or place of employment may result in the suspension or revocation of any permit or license issued to the person for the premises on which the violation occurred.

(History: Ord. POC-2632 §6, 2008)

Effective on: 1/1/1901