[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Deerpark 3-29-1990.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment
of Town employees under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Deerpark
except in areas specifically designated for smoking.
B.
Smoking is permitted in an enclosed office occupied by
a person who smokes or if it is occupied by more than one person, provided
all persons in that office consent to smoking.
C.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting
room or any enclosed private office unless all persons in such place consent
to smoking.
D.
No person shall carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe
or other smoking material in any indoor hallway, passage or other common area
while walking through such area.
E.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums,
rest rooms, elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities and
rooms or areas which contain photocopying equipment or office equipment used
in common, and in company vehicles occupied by more than one person unless
the occupants of such vehicle agree that smoking may be permitted (any other
area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting or reception rooms).
F.
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain
nonsmoking areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employees demand.
G.
Smoking areas will be designated by the Town Board for
employees who wish to smoke. Such smoking areas will be clearly marked by
a sign "Smoking Permitted."
H.
The smoking policy in Town courts shall be as promulgated
by the Office of Court Administration.
Employees are encouraged to present any concerns to their supervisor
and may register a complaint with the County Enforcement Officer.
A copy of this policy shall be posted upon the Town bulletin board and
in separate building in which Town employees work.
Employees found smoking outside of the designated smoking areas will
be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to the penalty
prescribed by the State Commissioner of Health.
