Chapter 8.34
SMOKING IN CITY FACILITIES
Sections:
8.34.030 Repealed.
8.34.040 Repealed.
8.34.045 Posting of smoking prohibited restrictions.
8.34.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Implement the requirements of Chapter 70.160 RCW et seq.;
B. Allow the public to conduct business and enjoy the benefits of public services in public facilities in a smoke free environment. (Ord. 1794 § 1, 2012; Ord. 966 § 2, 1988).
8.34.020 Definitions.
A. “Smoke” or “smoking” means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment or material.
B. “City facilities” means any enclosed building or structure within which the city conducts any portion of its governmental operations, including, but not limited to: (1) City Hall; (2) City Hall annex; (3) police department; (4) public works building; (5) swimming pool facility; (6) senior community center; and (7) municipal court offices.
C. “City vehicle” means any motor vehicle or motorized equipment owned by or leased by the city. (Ord. 1794 § 2, 2012; Ord. 966 § 3, 1988).
8.34.030 Authorized smoking areas.
Repealed by Ord. 1398. (Ord. 1083 § 1, 1991; Ord. 966 § 3, 1988).
8.34.040 Posting of smoking area.
Repealed by Ord. 1794. (Ord. 966 § 4, 1988).
8.34.045 Posting of smoking prohibited restrictions.
City facilities are “smoke free,” and smoking is prohibited in all city facilities, including buildings owned, rented or leased for use by the city, and all city motor vehicles.
Every entrance to each city facility will be posted with a sign that reads substantially as follows:
Smoking is prohibited in this facility and within 25 feet of all building entrances and exits.
The city manager shall institute programs to assist city employees in quitting smoking. (Ord. 1794 § 4, 2012; Ord. 1398 § 33, 2000; Ord. 1028 § 1, 1990; Ord. 994 § 1, 1989; Ord. 966 § 7, 1988).
8.34.050 Violations.
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a class 3 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 1.24 FMC. (Ord. 1945 § 1, 2016; Ord. 966 § 5, 1988).