As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ENCLOSED AREA
All areas between a floor and a ceiling, extending to the
outer perimeter walls of a structure.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
All structures owned, leased, rented, and/or operated by
the City of Trenton, and/or occupied by City employees and used for
official business of the City of Trenton.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
All public parks, playgrounds, and ball fields publicly owned
or leased by the City of Trenton and all property owned or leased
by the City of Trenton upon which the public is invited or upon which
the public is permitted and where individuals gather for recreational
activities, including all areas adjacent to such facilities, including
but not limited to any parking area, driveway, or drive aisle.
SMOKING
The burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or
the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter
or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be
smoked, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic
smoking device.
A sign shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted
at every property where smoking is prohibited by this article. The
sign(s) shall state "Smoke-Free Zone" or "This Public Property is
100% Smoke Free" or substantially similar language and may contain
the international no-smoking sign or symbol (consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with
a diagonal red line through its cross section). All signs shall be
clearly visible to the public and shall contain letters or a symbol
which contrasts in color with the sign, indicating that smoking is
prohibited at the designated area. The sign shall also indicate that
violators are subject to a fine.
The enforcement authority of this article shall be the Health
Department of the City of Trenton.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall
be subject to a fine of not less than $50 to $100 for the first offense,
$100 to $200 for the second offense and $200 to $500 for each subsequent
offense. Any municipal employee found in violation of this article
may also be subject to discipline in accordance with the provisions
of the City of Trenton's policies and procedures.