Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the appropriate
supervisory personnel. Employees may also file a formal complaint
with the Broome County Commissioner of Health.
Employees found smoking or vaping outside of designated smoking
areas will be considered in violation of this chapter and may be subject
to penalties.
[Amended 4-6-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
Use of tobacco and marijuana products within all publicly owned
or leased swimming pools and pool grounds, public parks, playgrounds,
ball fields, spectator areas and all other recreational areas leased
or owned by the Town shall be prohibited within the Town of Chenango.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SMOKING
The burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other
matter or substance that contains tobacco or marijuana.
[Amended 4-6-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
VAPING
The use of an electronic device that delivers vapor which
is inhaled by the user thereof.
Any person who is found to have violated this chapter shall
be subject to the following:
A. For an
offense by any, a fine of no less than $50 and a maximum of $1,000
per offense will be issued; or
B. At the
judge's discretion, the judge may suspend the fine in lieu of attendance
by the offender, at his or her own expense, in a smoking cessation
program recommended by the local health department, including the
dangers of smoking, tobacco use, marijuana use, and secondhand smoke.
[Amended 4-6-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
[Amended 4-6-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
The Town will affix permanent signage indicating "Smoking-Free
Zone" at all such publicly owned or leased playgrounds, athletic fields
and spectator areas, swimming pools and pool grounds, and all other
public parks and recreation areas leased or owned by the Town.