[Amended 12-18-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
A. In accordance with the New York State Clean Indoor
Air Act, smoking is prohibited indoor throughout all Village facilities
and properties. The term "facilities" includes Village-owned vehicles.
B. Smoking is permitted in certain designated outdoor
areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED signs.
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 outside of designated
smoking areas will be considered in violation of this policy and may
be subject to penalties.
[Adopted 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 9-2010]
[Amended 10-5-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
Use of cannabis products and tobacco 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 Village shall be prohibited within the Village of
Johnson City.
“Publicly owned or leased swimming pools and pool grounds,
public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, and all other recreational
areas leased or owned by the Village” shall mean any place or
area within the Village upon which the public is invited or upon which
the public is permitted and where children gather for recreational
activities.
Any person who has been found to have violated this article
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 and secondhand smoke.
The Village will attach permanent signage indicating “Tobacco-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 Village.