Chapter 2.68
SMOKING REGULATIONS IN COUNTY BUILDINGS
Sections:
2.68.060 State penalties incorporated by reference.
2.68.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish a smoke-free workplace in all county buildings effective October 1, 1989. (Ord. 66-89 § 1)
2.68.020 Definitions.
In this chapter:
“Building” means and includes the county courthouse, the county jail, county services building in Othello, all county road shops and any other building housing county offices, whether leased or owned.
“Violation” means an incident occurring in a county building by an individual “smoking,” as that term is defined in RCW 70.160.020(1). (Ord. 66-89 § 2)
2.68.030 Prohibited.
No individual shall smoke in any county building on or after October 1, 1989, subject to the provisions in Section 2.68.040. (Ord. 66-89 § 3)
2.68.040 Exceptions.
A. An exception is granted with regard to those offices occupied by the county counseling service for their clientele only.
B. The department head or supervisor shall be required to document the reason for allowing the client to smoke. The situation shall be described without violating the client’s confidentiality. (Ord. 66-89 § 4)
2.68.050 Sign posting.
In accord with the provisions of RCW 70.160.050, signs shall be posted at the entrances of all county buildings decreeing the building smoke-free. (Ord. 66-89 § 5)
2.68.060 State penalties incorporated by reference.
The penalty provisions of RCW 70.160.070 are adopted and incorporated by reference. The county sheriff’s office is charged with enforcement of these penalties. (Ord. 66-89 § 6)