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.
No person shall smoke while on the outdoor grounds of the following
Township-owned properties:
A. Foothills
Park (including the Dog Park).
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
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. Citizens 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 $50,
plus court costs and a period of community service not to exceed five
days.
B. Second offense: a fine of $100,
plus court costs and a period of community service not to exceed 10
days.
C. Third offense: a fine of $150,
plus court costs and a period of community service not to exceed 15
days.