As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
ENCLOSED AREA
All areas between a floor and a ceiling, extending to the
outer perimeter walls of a structure.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Shall include all public parks, playgrounds and ball fields
publicly owned or leased by the Borough of Metuchen and all property
owned or leased by the Borough of Metuchen 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.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
Shall include all structures owned, leased, rented and/or
operated by the Borough of Metuchen and/or occupied by Borough employees
and used for official business of the Borough of Metuchen.
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, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic
smoking device.
The enforcement authority of this chapter shall be the Police
Department, Fire Department, Recreation Department, Public Works Department
and Health Department of the Borough of Metuchen.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall
be subject to a fine of not less than $250 for the first offense,
$500 for the second offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.
Any municipal employee found in violation of this chapter may also
be subject to discipline in accordance with the provisions of the
Borough of Metuchen's policies and procedures.