[Adopted 6-3-2003 by Ord. No. 1881]
Smoking of cigarettes, pipes, cigars and other
tobacco products within public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, publicly
owned or leased swimming pools and all other recreational areas leased
or owned by the Borough shall be prohibited within the Borough of
North Arlington.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any place or area within the Borough upon which the public
is invited or upon which the public is permitted and where children
gather for recreational activities.
The Borough will attach permanent signage indicating
"Smoke Free Zone" at all municipal park and recreation areas.
A.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Chief
and his/her designee and/or Health Officer and his/her designee of
the Borough of North Arlington.
B.
Any citizen may initiate enforcement by registering
a complaint with the Police Department or Health Department.
C.
Any citizen may inform any person perceived to be
violating this article of the provisions of this article.
Any minor or adult person who has been found to be in violation of this article shall be subject to the penalties in Chapter 1, Article I, General Penalty. At the Judge's discretion the offender may be required to participate at his or her own expense in an educational/cessation program determined by the Health Officer of the Borough of North Arlington concerning the dangers of smoking and tobacco use.
