As used in this article, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
All publicly owned or leased buildings or structures and
all Borough Vehicles.
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 products.
Smoking is prohibited on any municipal property, or within 35
feet thereof, except in designated smoke areas. A sign indicating
that such property is a designated smoke-free zone shall be clearly
and conspicuously posted at all locations where smoking is prohibited
by this article.
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 violations.
D. Borough employees in violation of this article are subject to disciplinary
action in addition to the stated fines.