[HISTORY: Adopted by the Bloomfield Council 3-15-1993 (Ch. 227 of
the 1987 Code); amended in its entirety 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The burning of, inhaling from or exhaling the smoke or the
possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, e-cigarette, hookah,
electronic smoking device that can be used to deliver nicotine or
other substances to the person inhaling from the device, or any other
matter or substance which contains tobacco, cannabis or any other
matter or substance that can be smoked.
The Township Council of the Township of Bloomfield recognizes
that smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases in the state
and the nation. The Township Council does hereby determine that smoking
constitutes a substantial health hazard to the nonsmoking majority
of the public, and it is within the public interest to prohibit smoking
in public buildings and on public property, such as public parks and
recreation areas. The Township Council further determines the public
interest is especially concerned with preventing the youth of Bloomfield
from being exposed and succumbing to the temptations of experimenting
with tobacco, cannabis and nicotine products.
A.Â
Smoking is prohibited throughout all municipal buildings.
B.Â
Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of outside entrances, exits
or wheelchair ramps serving any entrance or exit, of all municipal
buildings.
C.Â
Smoking is prohibited in any vehicle registered to the Township of
Bloomfield.
D.Â
Smoking is prohibited within the outdoor parks and recreational facilities
operated by the Township of Bloomfield listed below:
Bloomfield Morris Canal Greenway
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Brookside Park
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Civic Center
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Clark's Pond South
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Collins House
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Felton Field
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Halcyon Park
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Lionsgate Park
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Memorial Park
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Milbank Park
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Morris Canal Park at Oak Tree Lane
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Oakeside Mansion
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Pulaski Park
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Town Green
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Vassar Field
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Wright's Field
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