[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.