Town of Lewisboro, NY Chapter 187 Smoking

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lewisboro 3-26-2012 by L.L. No. 2-2012; amended in its entirety 11-27-2017 by L.L. No. 5-2017. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 187-1 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to create smoke- and vape-free zones at the Town parks and Town-owned open spaces.

§ 187-2 Definitions.

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

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE or E-CIGARETTE

An electronic device that delivers vapor which is inhaled by an individual user, and shall include any refill, cartridge and any other component of such a device.

SMOKING

Using lighted tobacco and tobacco products, clove cigarettes and similar substances, including, without limitation, cigarettes, cigars and pipes.

VAPING

Using an electronic cigarette (also known as an "e-cigarette") or similar device.

§ 187-3 Smoke- and vape-free zones.

A. The following Town-owned areas, and any area owned by the Town of Lewisboro located within 75 feet thereof, are hereby designated as smoke- and vape-free zones:

(1) Picnic areas;

(2) Sport areas and fields, including but not limited to tennis facilities, volleyball facilities, baseball fields and basketball courts;

(3) Pool facilities; and

(4) Playgrounds.

B. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in any smoke- and vape-free zone within the Town of Lewisboro.

§ 187-4 Penalties for offenses.

Any person, upon conviction for a violation of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation as defined in Article 10, § 10.00, Subdivision 3, of the Penal Law, which shall be punishable by payment of a fine not to exceed $100. In addition to these penalties, the Town Board may revoke for a period of one year any and all Town-issued park permits, licenses, and/or passes held by an individual in violation of this chapter. Further, any individual in violation of this chapter may be removed from, and refused admission to, any area stated in § 187-3A.