A.
Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to preserve the public health and welfare by creating a healthier community, and a cleaner environment by prohibiting the use of any tobacco products and smoking of any kind in all Town buildings and on Town properties, including but not limited to: Town parks, playgrounds, trails and athletic fields and regardless of whether such properties are owned or leased by the Town.
B.
The use of tobacco products and smoking of any kind, including but not limited to cigarettes, pipes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, cannabis, vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes, or other cartridge devices, is prohibited at or in all Town properties, buildings or structures. The use of any tobacco products and smoking is also prohibited during any event permitted or sponsored by the Town.
C.
It is unlawful for any person to dispose of any tobacco or smoking materials, including, but not limited to, cigarette/cigar butts and filters or vape cartridges within any Town building, Town park, Town playground, or Town athletic field in any manner other than in a trash receptacle.
D.
"No Use of Tobacco or Smoking" signs shall be placed at or near the entrance to Town properties and buildings.
E.
This tobacco and smoking law shall be prominently posted upon the Town Bulletin Board and in each separate building in which Town employees work.
F.
Employees, volunteers, students, guests, visitors, clients, caretakers, family members, vendors or other persons using or present in Town buildings or on Town properties who are violating this section of the law may be removed from said building or property if they fail to comply with a reasonable directive to refrain from such activities.