[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Pulaski as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 4-29-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
The purpose of this article is to reduce the proximate exposure
of the public, especially children, to the hazards and annoyance of
tobacco and/or cannabis. Furthermore, this article is intended to
reduce litter and possible contamination from discarded tobacco and/or
cannabis material in public places and reduce the likelihood that
young people will initiate their use.
Pursuant to the New York State Constitution, the Village Board
of Trustees of Pulaski, New York, may adopt and amend laws pertaining
to the protection, conduct, safety, health and well-being of the person
and property in the Village. Similarly, the Village may enact and
enforce any local law for the purpose pertaining to the preservation
of order, peace and health and the safety and welfare of the Village
and the inhabitants thereof.
Smoking, vaping, and/or chewing of tobacco and/or cannabis products
is prohibited throughout the Village of Pulaski's facilities.
This is to include all parks (North, South, Haldane, on the River
Trail, Dunbar Field), in all buildings (wastewater treatment plant,
Snow Memorial Building, DPW garage), by the gazebo (next to the River
near the Maple Avenue parking lot) and the cemetery.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall
be subject to a fine of not more than $250 for each offense.
