[Adopted 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 1-2001]
Tobacco smoke can have deleterious effects upon
smokers and is a serious health hazard to the nonsmoking public. Smoke
and debris from smoking at recreational facilities within the Township
constitutes an annoyance and a nuisance that results in litter and
has deleterious effects upon the adults and children that are present
to participate in and observe sports and recreational activities.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated;
Any field, park, playground or other athletic or social facility
owned by the Township of Byram and/or the Byram Township Board of
Education, but does not include any adjacent parking area.
The burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe.
Smoking is hereby prohibited at all recreational
facilities.
Violation of this article shall be punishable
by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 per violation.
