All City, parks and playgrounds within the City of Scranton
where children are present shall be designated as tobacco-free and
the use of any tobacco product or electronic cigarette, in any form,
shall be prohibited hereafter; a list of all City parks and playgrounds
is attached hereto as Exhibit A
Appropriate signage shall be posted to designate said tobacco-free
areas.
The residents of the City of Scranton shall be notified of this
article and the designation of the tobacco-free zones as stated herein;
Any person in violation of this article shall be: forced to
leave the park or playground and may be fined for violation of this
section in the amount of $25; and
Council hereby authorizes its elected and appointed officials
to make periodic observations of tobacco-free areas to monitor compliance
and promote awareness of this section.