[Adopted 4-21-2012 by Ord. No. 12-021]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SMOKING
The burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked.
No person shall smoke within the boundaries of public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, and similar property that is owned or otherwise possessed by the City of Paterson upon which the public is invited or upon which the public is permitted and where individuals gather for recreational activities, including all areas adjacent to such facilities, including, but not limited to, any parking area, driveway or drive aisle, which has been designated with no-smoking signs.
A sign shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted at every property where smoking is prohibited by this article. The sign(s) shall state "Smoke-Free Zone" or "This Public Property is 100% Smoke Free" or substantially similar language, written 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 City of Paterson Police Chief, Fire Chief, Health Officer, and/or Director of Public Works and their designees.
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 violations.