[Adopted 2-26-2018 by Ord. No. 875]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia, or
any other substance intended for human consumption that can be used
by a person to simulate smoking in the delivery of nicotine or any
other substance through inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product.
The term includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, distributed,
marketed or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, or
e-hookah.
All facilities, parks, trails, open spaces, and other property
owned, leased, rented, contracted, used or controlled by the Town
of East Greenwich for parks and recreational purposes. The term includes,
but is not limited to, restrooms, spectator and concession areas,
playgrounds, athletic fields, courts, rinks, benches, fitness areas,
and parking lots.
Inhaling or exhaling smoke from any lighted or heated cigar,
cigarette, pipe, or any other tobacco or plant product, or inhaling
or exhaling aerosol or vapor from any electronic delivery device.
Smoking includes being in possession of a lighted or heated cigar
delivery device that is turned on or otherwise activated.
Any product containing, made, or delivered from tobacco that
is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, smoked, absorbed,
dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means,
or any component, part or accessory of a tobacco product, including
but not limited to cigarettes, cigars and other smoking tobacco; snuff
and other chewing tobacco; electronic delivery devices; and any other
kinds and forms of tobacco. The term excludes any product that has
been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for
sale as a tobacco cessation product, as a tobacco dependence product,
or for other medical purposes, and is being marketed and sold solely
for such an approved purpose.
The act of smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco, or the
use of any other tobacco product in any form.
A.
Tobacco use is prohibited at all times in or on all recreational
areas.
B.
It is not a violation of this policy to use tobacco in or on recreational
areas as part of a Native American spiritual or cultural ceremony.
Approval from the Town Manager or his/her designee must be requested
and received prior to the ceremony.
A.
Signage will be posted at strategic locations to inform the community
and recreational area users about the policy.
B.
Town of East Greenwich staff and volunteers, including all local
youth group organizations and field permit holders, will be notified
about this policy.
C.
Any individual found violating this policy will be reminded and asked to comply before being subject to ejection from the recreational area. Any person violating Chapter 166, Article IV, § 166-38, of the Code of Ordinances shall be deemed to be creating a public nuisance, and violators will be subject to a fine as stated in Chapter 1, Article III, of the Code of the Town of East Greenwich and/or prosecuted in accordance with state statutes where applicable.
