Borough of Paramus, NJ Article III Smoking in Parks and Recreational Areas

[Adopted 6-27-2011 by Ord. No. 125; amended in its entirety 7-28-2014 by Ord. No. 125]

§ 449-13 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SMOKING

The inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic cigarette or other similar devices that contain tobacco and/or other similar devices that burn tobacco or similar materials.

§ 449-14 Smoking prohibited.

No person shall smoke within the boundary of the following parks, playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, recreational areas and Board of Education buildings:

A. Paramus Municipal Pool.

B. Band Shell.

C. Besen Park.

D. DiMaggio Park.

E. Faber Park.

F. Madison Park.

G. McEllen Park.

H. Mele Park.

I. Petruska Park.

J. Reid Park.

K. Sirianni Park.

L. Gennarelli Sports Complex.

M. Fairway Oaks Park.

N. Parkway Sports Complex.

O. Paramus Golf Club mini-golf course.

P. School grounds.

§ 449-15 Signage.

A "Smoke Free Zone" sign shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted at every property where smoking is prohibited by this article. The sign(s) shall have the words "Smoke Free Zone" in lettering that is not less than two inches in height, and shall contain the international no smoking sign or symbol.

§ 449-16 Enforcement.

This article shall be enforced by the Chief of Police and his/her designee and/or the Health Officer and his/her designee of the Borough of Paramus.

§ 449-17 Violations and penalties.

Any person observed to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be issued a court summons and may be subject, at the discretion of the court, to the following penalties:

A. A fine of not less than $50 but not exceeding $100 for the first violation.

B. A fine of not less than $100 but not exceeding $200 for the second violation.

C. A fine of not less than $200 but not exceeding $500 for the third and subsequent violation.