[Ord. 579, 1/28/2015]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Northampton
Township Smoke-Free Environment Ordinance of 2015."
[Ord. 579, 1/28/2015]
The gases, particles, or vapors released into the air as
a result of combustion, electrical ignition or vaporization, when
the apparent or usual purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition
or vaporization is human inhalation of the by-products. The term "smoke"
includes, but is not limited to, tobacco smoke, electronic cigarette
vapors, and marijuana smoke.
Engaging in an act that generates smoke, such as, without
limitation, possessing a lighted pipe, a lighted hookah pipe, an operating
electronic cigarette, a lighted cigar, or a lighted cigarette of any
kind; or lighting or igniting a pipe, a hookah pipe, cigar, or cigarette
of any kind.
All properties, buildings, and vehicles owned and leased
by the Township of Northampton. Properties include, but are not limited
to, the administration building, fire stations, rescue squad buildings,
public works building, police station, The Free Library of Northampton
Township, The James E. Kinney Senior Center, the Civic Center and
all parks and recreation fields.
[Ord. 579, 1/28/2015]
Smoking shall be prohibited on all township property as defined in § 10-302, excepting only those areas located on township property that are specifically designated as areas on which smoking shall be permitted. Any and all such areas located on township property on which smoking shall be permitted shall be determined by the Township Manager or his designee, and shall be identified by a conspicuously posted sign indicating that the area is an area on which smoking is permitted.
[Ord. 579, 1/28/2015]
"No Smoking" signs, "Smoke-Free" signs, or signs bearing the international "No Smoking" symbol shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted on all township property at such locations as shall be determined by the Township Manager or his designee. Such signs shall also indicate that violators are subject to the penalty provisions set forth in § 10-305. "Smoking Permitted Area" signs shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted at those areas located on township property that are specifically designated as areas on which smoking shall be permitted in accordance with this section.
[Ord. 579, 1/28/2015]
Any person who violates any provision of this Part shall be
subject to a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $500.
