As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CANNABIS
All parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing
or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the
plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.
[Added 11-15-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE or E-CIGARETTE
A battery-operated device that contains a cartridge and/or
liquids consisting of chemicals, nicotine and/or flavoring that are
turned into vapor which may be inhaled by a user.
HOOKAH
A hookah, also known as a "shisha" or "narghile," is a water
pipe used to smoke tobacco.
[Added 11-17-2014 by L.L. No. 19-2014]
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, whether or not
that place is on private property. This includes, but is not limited
to, any commercial, business, entertainment or professional area within
or outside of a building usually open to, frequented by, or used by
members of the public.
[Amended 11-15-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
[Amended 11-17-2014 by L.L. No. 19-2014; 11-15-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
A. The smoking or consumption of cannabis and the smoking of an e-cigarette
or hookah shall not be permitted, and no person shall smoke or consume
cannabis or smoke an e-cigarette or a hookah in:
(2) Any government-owned or -operated place.
(3) Any place of employment where three or more persons are employed.
(4) Any school or child day-care facility.
(6) Any private institution, club, lounge, medical care facility or office,
charitable or religious facility, food service establishment or theater.
B. A violation of the foregoing provisions shall constitute a violation.
[Amended 11-15-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil penalty
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each violation.
[Added 11-15-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.