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 Township of River Vale shall be prohibited within
the Township of River Vale.
Public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, publicly
owned or leased swimming pools and all other recreational areas leased
or owned by the Township shall mean any place or area within the Township
upon which the public is invited or upon which the public is permitted
and where children gather for recreational activities.
Any minor or adult person who has been found
to be in violation of this article shall be subject to the following:
A. For a first offense by an adult, the penalties provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I, §
1-14; and for a first offense by a minor, a warning will be issued.
B. At the Judge's discretion, the requirement that the
offender participate at his or her own expense in an educational/cessation
program determined by the Health Officer of the Township of River
Vale concerning the dangers of smoking and tobacco use.
The Township will attach permanent signage indication
"Smoke-Free Zone" at all municipal park and recreation areas.