Whoever violates any provision of the Town of Dartmouth Board
of Health Tobacco Control Regulation Prohibiting Smoking in Workplaces
and Public Places or Tobacco Control Regulation Affecting Youth Access
to Tobacco Products (collectively, "Tobacco Control Regulations"),
the violation of which is subject to a specific penalty, may be penalized
by the non-criminal method of disposition as provided in Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D, or by filing a criminal complaint
in the appropriate jurisdiction and venue. The Dartmouth Board of
Health or its designated agent(s) shall enforce Tobacco Control Regulations.
Each day on which any violation of Tobacco Control Regulations exists
shall be deemed to be a separate offense. The Penalty for a violation
of Tobacco Control Regulations is as follows:
A. Board of Health Tobacco Control Regulation Prohibiting Smoking in
Workplaces and Public Places. Fine Schedule for Section 5: Enforcement.
(1) A fine of $100 for the first offense.
(2) A fine of $200 for the second offense within 24 months of the first
violation.
(3) A fine of $300 for the third or subsequent offenses within 24 months
of the first violation.
B. Tobacco Control Regulation Affecting "Youth Access to Tobacco Products."
Fine Schedule for Section VI(A)(1)(a-c): Penalties, Fines, Suspension,
Revocation and Hearings.
(1) Section A.1.
(a)
A fine of $100 for the first offense.
(b)
A fine of $200 for the second offense within 24 months of the
first violation.
(c)
A fine of $300 for the third or subsequent offenses within 24
months of the first violation.
C. Tobacco Control Regulation Affecting "Youth Access to Tobacco Products."
Fine Schedule for Section VI(B): Posting of Notices.