Tobacco smoke can have deleterious effects upon smokers and is a serious health hazard to the nonsmoking public. Smoke and debris from smoking at recreational facilities within the Township constitutes an annoyance and a nuisance that results in litter and has deleterious effects upon the adults and children that are present to participate in and observe sports and recreational activities.
[Adopted 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 1-2001]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated;
Any field, park, playground or other athletic or social facility owned by the Township of Byram and/or the Byram Township Board of Education, but does not include any adjacent parking area.
The burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe.
Smoking is hereby prohibited at all recreational facilities.
Violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 per violation.