Town of Barton, NY Chapter 51 Smoking

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Barton 4-9-1990. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 51-1 Prohibited acts.

A. Smoking is prohibited throughout the facilities except in designated areas identified by "smoking permitted" signs.

B. Smoking is prohibited in any indoor enclosed work area occupied by more than one person, unless all employees in such area agree to allow smoking. The rights of a nonsmoker to a smoke-free work area shall prevail.

C. Smoking is prohibited in all employee rest rooms, hallways, classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums and areas containing office equipment used in common.

D. Smoking is prohibited in conference or meeting rooms and municipal vehicles used by more than one person unless all occupants agree to allow smoking.

§ 51-2 Smoking room; lounges.

A. An enclosed smoking room may be designated upon request if space is available.

B. Employee lounges will contain nonsmoking areas large enough to meet demand.

§ 51-3 Conflicts.

Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory personnel. Employees may also file a formal complaint with the Tioga Enforcement Officer.

§ 51-4 Posting and distribution of copies. [1]

This policy shall be prominently posted, and copies shall be distributed to any existing or prospective employees upon request.

[1] Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.

§ 51-5 Penalties for offenses.

Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to penalties.