As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Includes all structures owned and/or operated by the Township
of Maple Shade and/or occupied by Township employees and/or used for
the conduct of official business of the Township.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Includes all public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and
parking lots publicly owned by the Township of Maple Shade and all
property owned by the Township 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.
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.
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.
In addition, any municipal employee found in violation of this chapter
may also be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the
Township's policies and procedures governing discipline.
The provisions set forth under this chapter shall be enforced
by the Maple Shade Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer or
other official so designated by the Township Manager.