[Adopted 10-11-2000 by Ord. No. 76]
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any athletic or recreational facility, including, but not
limited to, any playing field, ballfield, basketball court, tennis
court, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, or playground, together with
the area within 100 feet thereof, which is owned or operated by the
Town. This shall include athletic or recreational facilities which
may be operated by the Exeter-West Greenwich School District.
Any scheduled game, match, practice, entertainment, or the
like, where any participant is under the age of 18 years.
Smoking and other uses of tobacco products and the use of alcohol
and drugs are hereby prohibited at any athletic or recreational facility
owned by the Town during youth events.
Any person found violating this article may be subject to immediate
ejection from the athletic or recreational facility. A first offense
shall result in a written warning, a second offense shall be punished
with a fine of $25, and a third or subsequent offense shall be punished
with a fine of $50. The West Greenwich police shall be responsible
for the enforcement of this article.
The Town Clerk shall forward a copy of this article to each
of the Town's youth athletic and recreation organizations, with the
recommendation of the Town Council that it be incorporated into each
organization's bylaws.
The penalty for violation of this article shall be supplemental
and in addition to any and all other penalties provided by law.
