As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
All structures owned and/or operated by the Township of Franklin
and/or occupied by Township employees and used for the conduct of
official business of the Township of Franklin.
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.
TOWNSHIP FACILITIES
All parks and recreational facilities, including all public
parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and parking lots publicly owned
by the Township of Franklin and all the 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.
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 Franklin Township Police Department.