As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following definitions:
ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE
An electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine
or other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including,
but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or
pipe.
SMOKING
The burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or
the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or 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 PROPERTY
The indoor area of any property owned by the Township and
any portion of any municipal beach or park including any parking lot
that is adjacent to, but outside of, the public park or beach.
No person shall smoke while on Township property.
Whenever the Health Officer or his or her designee or a law
enforcement officer or a Township Code Enforcement Officer observes
or reasonably believes that there exists a violation of this chapter,
he or she may issue a summons and complaint to the violator. The complaint
shall be written and served on the violator. Residents of the Township
may also bring private complaints for the violation of this chapter.
Any person found guilty of violating this chapter shall be subject
to the following penalties:
A. First offense: A fine of $250.
B. Second offense: A fine of $500.
C. Third offense: A fine of $750.