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Timestamp: 2020-08-03 23:39:34
Document Index: 1727531

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211', '§ 211']

Township of Middle, NJ Smoking
§ 211A-1 Findings; purpose.
§ 211A-2 Definitions.
§ 211A-3 Smoking prohibited.
§ 211A-4 Signs.
§ 211A-5 Promulgation of regulations.
§ 211A-6 Enforcement.
§ 211A-7 Violations and penalties.
§ 211A-8 Construal of provisions.
Chapter 211A Smoking
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle 6-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1473-14. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Township Committee of the Township of Middle hereby finds and determines that:
The smoking of tobacco products is a major contributor to indoor air pollution and breathing and secondhand smoke is a cause of disease to nonsmokers;
The New Jersey Legislature finds and declares that tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the State of New Jersey and the nation and tobacco smoke constitutes a substantial health hazard to the nonsmoking majority of the public;
Smoking leads to the inevitable discard of tobacco products and a source of litter by those who fail to properly dispose of cigarettes;
The State of New Jersey entered into litigation against various tobacco product manufacturers and others for the purpose of improving the public's health and adopting policies and programs to achieve a significant reduction in smoking by its citizens, and in particular, by youth and, as part of a settlement, the State of New Jersey received significant funding for the advancement of public health, including the implementation of important tobacco-related public health measures and restrictions.
The Legislature has deemed the control of smoking to be a necessary and proper exercise of municipal authority pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1 et seq., 40:48-2 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13 for the preservation of public health, safety and welfare of the community.
Any athletic fields, playgrounds and other active and passive recreation areas primarily of service to youth, owned, leased, operated or under the ownership control of Middle Township to which the general public is invited and youth under the age of 18 may gather.
Any building, structure, facility or complex, including appurtenant parking areas, owned, leased, operated or under the ownership control of Middle Township to which the general public is invited.
The inhaling, exhaling, burning or possession of any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other combustible tobacco product in any manner or in any form. This shall include e-cigarettes or any other type of artificial cigarettes that produce emissions.
In every park where children are present and congregate.
Any vehicles owned and/or leased, in part or entirely, by the Township of Middle.
Smoking optional areas. Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in the foregoing provisions, outdoor smoking areas may be designated by the Township Committee by resolution of same. Smoking areas, once approved, shall bear signs specifically designating that they are smoking areas. Smoking areas shall be clear of any public entrance or exit areas of any public buildings where smoke may enter the air people breathe through such entrances, exits, windows or ventilation systems. Except as approved by resolution, no smoking shall be permitted in any other areas of any public buildings and parks.
"Smoking" or "No Smoking" signs, as appropriate, or the international "No Smoking" symbol (a picture of a burning cigarette inside a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly and conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, employer or such other person in control of every public building where smoking is controlled by this chapter. The color of such signs, when not of the international type, shall have letters that are distinct, contrasting to the background and easily read. The "No Smoking" signs shall be posted, at a minimum, on every area which provides an entry to the public building. The sign shall list the ordinance number and applicable fine. The "Smoking" signs shall be posted only in those areas so designated by resolution of the governing body as provided by this chapter.
The implementation and administration of regulations concerning the Township's designation of the Township's smoking areas shall be approved by resolution as necessary from time to time under this chapter in accordance with the terms of this § 211A-5. Prior to implementing any such designations by resolution, the Township Committee shall consult with and obtain input from the designated Township staff and advisory boards regarding the proposed designated smoking areas. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this § 211A-5, any designated areas implemented hereunder shall not contradict the specific terms of this chapter, nor may the penalties imposed under this chapter be assessed for a violation of any regulation implemented by the Township Committee, unless such violated regulation was, prior to the violation, adopted by an ordinance.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforceable by a police officer or employee of the Township of Middle, as well as by any other individual. Any person seeking to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall be authorized to file a complaint in the Municipal Court of the Township of Middle.
Unless a greater fine is permitted under N.J.S.A. 26:23D-56 et seq. for smoking in specific areas defined therein, in which case such higher level of fine shall be utilized, any person who smokes in an area in which smoking is prohibited shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and subject to a maximum fine of $200 for each violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13.