Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — Public Peace, Safety and Morals
Cerritos Municipal Code Ch. 9.49 Smoking Regulations
Cerritos Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Cerritos
Cite as: Cerritos Municipal Code Chapter 9.49 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.49.010. Definitions.¶
“Smoke” or “smoking”
means and includes the holding, possession and control, operation, and/or use of:
(1)
Any burning or lighted tobacco product, lighted tobacco paraphernalia, or any other lighted weed or plant including, but not limited to, a lighted pipe, lighted hookah pipe, lighted cigar, or lighted cigarette of any kind; or
(2)
Any burning, lighted, operating or functioning electronic and/or battery operated device that can deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances, including, but not limited to, any device manufactured, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe.
(Ord. 985 § 1 (part), 2014)
§ 9.49.020. Locations where smoking is prohibited.¶
Smoking is prohibited in the following locations:
(1) On the exterior and/or interior grounds of the Cerritos civic center.
(2) Within the boundaries of any park as defined in Chapter 9.48.
(3) On the exterior and/or interior grounds of any city-owned or operated recreation facility.
(4) At Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course, including the patio, putting green, driving range, and the golf course itself.
(5) In any area of public assembly within any building which is city owned or operated.
(Ord. 902 § 1, 2005; Ord. 932 §§ 1, 2, 2008; Ord. 985 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 1027 § 3, 2019)
§ 9.49.030. Notice by signage.¶
Locations where smoking is prohibited shall be identified by one or more conspicuously posted signs.
(Ord. 713 § 1, 1992; Ord. 902 § 2, 2005; Ord. 985 § 1 (part), 2014)
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