[Adopted 7-24-2003 by Ord. No. 0-12-03]
Smoking of cigarettes, pipes, cigars and other tobacco products within public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, publicly owned or leased swimming pools and all other recreational areas leased or owned by the Township of River Vale shall be prohibited within the Township of River Vale.
Public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, publicly owned or leased swimming pools and all other recreational areas leased or owned by the Township shall mean any place or area within the Township upon which the public is invited or upon which the public is permitted and where children gather for recreational activities.
Any minor or adult person who has been found to be in violation of this article shall be subject to the following:
A. 
For a first offense by an adult, the penalties provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, § 1-14; and for a first offense by a minor, a warning will be issued.
B. 
At the Judge's discretion, the requirement that the offender participate at his or her own expense in an educational/cessation program determined by the Health Officer of the Township of River Vale concerning the dangers of smoking and tobacco use.
The Township will attach permanent signage indication "Smoke-Free Zone" at all municipal park and recreation areas.
A. 
This article shall be enforced by the Police Chief and his/her designee and/or Health Officer and his/her designee of the Township of River Vale.
B. 
Any citizen may initiate enforcement by registering a complaint with the Police Department of Health Department.
C. 
Any citizen may inform any person perceived to be violating this article of the provisions of this ordinance.