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.
No person shall smoke within the boundary of the following parks,
playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, recreational areas and Board
of Education buildings:
L. Gennarelli Sports Complex.
O. Paramus Golf Club mini-golf course.
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.
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.
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.