Point Arena Municipal Code Ch. 8.15 Smoking Prohibited in Council Chambers

This chapter shall be referred to as the no-smoking chapter of the city of Point Arena Municipal Code.

(Ord. 138 § 1(a), 1990.)

The city council finds and declares that the presence of smoke is hazardous to the public health, and offensive to a substantial number of members of the public.

(Ord. 138 § 1(b), 1990.)

"Council chambers"

used in this chapter shall refer to any room wherein the city council shall meet from time to time, whether or not said room is owned by the city or leased or rented by the city for the purpose of holding meetings.

"Smoke"

used in this chapter shall refer to the product of the combustion of tobacco and other flammable materials by any means whatsoever, including but not limited to the burning of such materials as cigarettes, cigars and pipes.

(Ord. 138 § 1(c), 1990.)

It is unlawful and an infraction for any person to smoke or cause the production of smoke, as defined in this chapter, while present in the council chambers, as defined in this chapter, while said room is occupied and used as a meeting place for the purpose of a meeting open to the public.

(Ord. 138 § 1(d), 1990.)

The bar area of the Veteran's Memorial Building shall be considered a designated smoking area.

(Ord. 138 § 1(e), 1990.)

Notice of the provisions contained in this chapter shall be posted conspicuously to notify the public of the prohibition contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 138 § 1(f), 1990.)

Any person found guilty of violating this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $10.00.

(Ord. 138 § 1(g), 1990.)