HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-674 Smoking Ord City HallAN ORDINANCE PROHsmTING SMOKING IN C~RMEI, CTYYHAI,I-
WHEREAS, the practice of smoking tobacco, whether it be by cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other device
for consumption by an individual or in~viduals by i~hnling it into their lungs, or the lungs of others, may
adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, employees, or visitors to the Cannel City Hall;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Carreel, Indiana that such conduct be
prohibited.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carme], Indians, that:
1. Definitions.
k Carmel City Hall: That structure located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, including
but not limited to all areas within said building or any additions thereto.
B. Person: Any man, woman or child, regardless of age.
C. Smoke or Smoking:. To ignite or cause to be ignited tobacco or a tobacco product or
derivative, which includes but is not limited to tobacco, marijuana or a derivative thereof, such that the
product or derivative emits a gas or cloud which is commonly understood to be smoke, which may be or is
intended to be inhaled by any person.
2. Prohibition. No person shall have in his/her possession any lighted tobacco product, tobacco
derivative, including but not limited to pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or other devices used for the smoking of
tobacco or tobacco-like products, which includes but is not limited to tobacco, marijuana or a derivative
thereof, while within the Carmel City Hall.
3. Fine. Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of an infraction,
punishable by a fme of not more than $100.00.
The Carreel City Court shall be the court of proper venue and jurisdiction for the enforcement
of this ordinance.
Citations for violation of this ordinance may be issued by any member of the Carmel
Metropolitan Police Department.
This Ordinance shah be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Passed by the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this/.~ day of October, 1990.
ATTESTATION:
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARMEL, INDIANA
· Clerk-Treasurer