[Adopted 2-16-2016 by Ord. No. 1-16]
The purpose of this article is to protect the environment and
public health by prohibiting the use of tobacco and smoking products
in designated buildings and vehicles. Numerous studies have found
that tobacco smoke is a major contributor of indoor air pollution,
and that breathing secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco
smoke) is a cause of disease in healthy non-smokers, including heart
disease, stroke, respiratory illness and cancers. Smokeless or "chew"
tobacco has created housekeeping concerns because of the inappropriate
disposal of used "chew" tobacco. Currently, the secondhand effects
of vapors produced by certain smoking products are unknown; however,
the chemicals present are known to be harmful to one's health.
In this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
Any building owned, leased or otherwise used by Price County.
The term "building" means any structure that is intended for sheltering
people, for storing property, or for working or office space; that
is covered by a roof and encloses space; that is not readily moved
or disassembled; and that is commonly known to be a building because
of its appearance and because of the materials of which it is constructed.
Any vehicle owned or leased by the County.
Tobacco, a tobacco substitute, smoke produced by a tobacco
product, any substance produced by a tobacco substitute such as a
nicotine-containing inhalant, whether by means of a cigar, cigarette,
electronic cigarette, water pipe, or any other instrumentality.
Shall have the meaning as defined in § 139.75(12),
Wis. Stats., as it presently exists or may from time to time be amended.
Notwithstanding any language in § 139.75(12), Wis. Stats.,
"tobacco products" shall also include "cigarettes" as defined in § 139.30(1m),
Wis. Stats., as it presently exists or may from time to time be amended.
It is unlawful for anyone to use tobacco and smoking products in any county building, as defined in § 403-57 of the Price County Code, or County vehicles defined in § 403-57 of the Price County Code. Use of tobacco and smoking products will be allowed if the use of tobacco and smoking products takes place a minimum of 25 feet from the entrance of any building that may be located thereon.
Authority to establish necessary changes governing tobacco and
smoking products in County buildings and vehicles will be governed
by the Health and Human Services Board in consultation with the County
Buildings and Grounds Department.
A.
Any person violating any provisions of this article in the first six months after passage by the Price County Board of Supervisors will receive a verbal warning. After this point, anyone violating any section of this article shall be subject to a forfeiture as provided in Chapter 290 of the County Code plus any penalty assessment and court costs.
B.
The Sheriff's Office or any person designated by the Sheriff
shall be the enforcement agency.
This article shall become effective February 16, 2016.
