As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SMOKING
The use of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other
matter or substance which contains tobacco, cannabis and/or other
similar products; the use of e-cigarettes or vape products.
[Amended 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-24C; 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-31C]
[Amended 5-9-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-10C]
A. The Borough does hereby specifically prohibit smoking in any recreation
or park area or on or in any Borough-owned property. For purposes
of this chapter, the smoking prohibition shall not apply to parking
areas surrounding the designated areas.
B. Smoking on the beachfront, beach, or beach access pathways, including
areas within 15 feet of the beach access pathways, is hereby prohibited.
Permanent signs may be erected to notify and remind the public where
smoking is prohibited.
C. The Borough
does hereby specifically prohibit smoking in any outdoor dining areas
within the boundaries of the Borough of Beach Haven.
[Added 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-24C]
This chapter shall be enforced by any member of the Beach Haven
Police Department.
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable for a first
offense with a fine not to exceed $50, or by community service of
not more than two days; for a second offense within the same calendar
year, punishable by a fine of not more than $100, or by community
service of not less than five days; and for a third offense within
the same calendar year, be punishable by a fine of not less than $200,
or by community service of not less than 10 days or any combination
of fine and community service as determined in the sole discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge.