[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Haverstraw 9-17-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
Smoking be and hereby is prohibited within or on all property
owned by the Village of Haverstraw, except as otherwise provided herein.
The following words and terms shall be defined as set forth
below. All other terms, words and phrases not defined herein shall
be given their customary meanings.
Any building, structure, public works facility, parking lot,
open space, parks, recreation areas, and any other real property owned
or controlled by the Village of Haverstraw including public streets
and sidewalks.
The inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted
cigar, cigarette, pipe or other combustible tobacco product in any
manner or in any form. "Smoking" includes electronic cigarettes, vaping
devices, personal vaporizers or any electronic nicotine delivery system
or any device which simulates tobacco smoking.
That indoor and outdoor property including but not limited
to buildings, structures, playing or athletic fields, parks, and open
spaces.
Smoking areas may be designated in vehicle parking areas outside
of the public property and buildings covered by this chapter. Said
areas shall bear signs specifically designating that they are smoking
areas. Except for those specified areas, no smoking shall be permitted
in any area of Village-owned/controlled property or any areas immediately
outside and adjacent to the public building, structure, public works
facility, parking lot, open space, park, recreation area, public street
or sidewalk.
"No Smoking" signs may be posted by the Village at public properties.
However the lack of a sign does not render notice of this chapter
ineffective.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforceable by a police
officer, Public Works, or Building Department employee.
A.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 for each violation.
A person found guilty of a second or subsequent offense shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000.
B.
Any person found guilty defacing or removing "No Smoking" signs which
are required by this chapter shall be subject to a fine not less than
$500 nor more than $1,500, plus the costs of replacing the sign. Any
juvenile adjudicated to have violation the provisions of this chapter
shall be subject to such penalties, fines or other discipline as may
be imposed upon an adult pursuant to this chapter.
