Borough of Paramus, NJ Article IV Smoking on Municipal Property

[Adopted 7-22-2013 by Ord. No. 128; Amended 3-23-2015 by Ord. No. BH 128]

§ 449-18 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings:

MUNICIPAL PROPERTY

All publicly owned or leased buildings or structures and all Borough Vehicles.

SMOKING

The inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic cigarette or other similar devices that contain tobacco and/or other similar devices that burn tobacco or similar products.

§ 449-19 Smoking prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited on any municipal property, or within 35 feet thereof, except in designated smoke areas. A sign indicating that such property is a designated smoke-free zone shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at all locations where smoking is prohibited by this article.

§ 449-20 Designated smoke area.

A. The designated smoke area for Borough Hall will be at the gazebo located in between Borough Hall and the Police Department.

B. The designated area for DPW and PEMS will be located across from the fire simulator/burn building by the bench at the flag pole.

§ 449-21 Enforcement.

This article shall be enforced by the Chief of Police and his/her designee and/or the Health Officer and his/her designee of the Borough of Paramus.

§ 449-22 Violations and penalties.

Any person observed to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be issued a court summons and may be subject, at the discretion of the Court, to the following penalties:

A. A fine of not less than $50 but not exceeding $100 for the first violation.

B. A fine of not less than $100 but not exceeding $200 for the second violation.

C. A fine of not less than $200 but not exceeding $500 for the third and subsequent violations.

D. Borough employees in violation of this article are subject to disciplinary action in addition to the stated fines.