[Ord. No. 185-90 §§1 — 5, 5-21-1990]
A. 
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms, phrases, words and their deviations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
BOARD
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Strafford.
CITY
The City of Strafford.
PERSONS
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization of any type.
B. 
Smoking Prohibited In City Public Meeting Places And City Public Access Areas. No person shall smoke or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or match or use any spark, flame or fire-producing device in an open area where and when an open public meeting is in session, unless in an emergency situation approved by the vote of the Board of Aldermen. No smoking shall be allowed in enclosed areas used by the general public or serving as a place of work. Smoking shall be prohibited in the following areas:
1. 
The City Board of Aldermen Chamber of City Hall.
2. 
The City Hall Conference Chambers.
3. 
All open office space that is accessed by the public.
C. 
Placards Or Signs Required. Placards or signs reading "Smoking Prohibited by Law" shall be posted in all City public meeting areas and all City public access areas.
D. 
Exceptions. The prohibition of smoking shall not apply to those areas that are designated as smoking areas by placards or signs.