As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
ENCLOSED AREA
All areas between a floor and a ceiling, extending to the
outer perimeter walls of a structure.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
Includes all structures owned, leased, rented and/or operated
by the Township of West Deptford, and/or occupied by Township employees
and used for official business of the Township of West Deptford.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Includes all public parks, playgrounds, ball fields, publicly
owned or leased by the Township of West Deptford and all property
owned or leased by the Township of West Deptford upon which the public
is invited or upon which the public is permitted and where individuals
gather for recreational activities, including all areas adjacent to
such facilities, including, but not limited to, any parking area,
driveway or drive aisle.
SMOKING
The burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or
the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, e-cigarette, pipe, battery
or electronic smoking device, or other paraphernalia that can be used
to consume tobacco, e-liquid, cannabis, marijuana products or a tobacco-like
substance. Tobacco products encompasses all smokeless tobacco, including
but not limited to chewing tobacco, loose leaf tobacco, tobacco pellets,
plug tobacco, twist or rope tobacco, dipping tobacco and dissolvable
tobacco.
The enforcement authority of this chapter shall be the Police
Department, Fire Department, Recreation Department, and Public Works
Department of the Township of West Deptford.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall
be subject to a fine of not more than $50 for the first offense, $100
for the second offense, $200 for a third offense, and $500 for each
subsequent offense. Any municipal employee found in violation of this
chapter may also be subject to discipline in accordance with the provisions
of the Township of West Deptford's policies and procedures.