Chapter 8.25
REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Sections:
8.25.060 Statutes incorporated by reference.
8.25.010 Intent.
The state legislature recognizes the increasing evidence that tobacco smoke in closely confined places may create a danger to the health of some citizens of this state. In order to protect the health and welfare of those citizens, it is necessary to prohibit smoking in public places except in areas designated as smoking areas. (Ord. 751, 1997)
8.25.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated below:
“City building” means any building or portion thereof owned or leased by the city and includes all areas of a building owned or leased by the city in its entirety, including but not limited to elevators, restrooms, waiting areas, hallways, lobbies, reception areas, council chambers, lunchrooms and employee offices.
“Smoke” or “smoking” means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any kind of lighted smoking equipment. (Ord. 751, 1997)
8.25.030 Signs.
The city shall post signs prohibiting smoking conspicuously at each city building entrance and in prominent locations throughout such buildings. (Ord. 751, 1997)
8.25.040 Prohibitions.
A. No person shall smoke in any city building.
B. No person shall remove, deface or destroy any sign required by this chapter. (Ord. 751, 1997)
8.25.050 Penalties.
A. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is subject to a civil fine of up to $100.00. Law enforcement agencies shall enforce this section by issuing a notice of infraction to be assessed in the same manner as traffic infractions. The provisions contained in RCW 70.160.070 and Chapter 46.63 RCW for disposition of traffic infractions apply to the disposition of infractions for violation of this chapter except that the provisions of Chapter 46.63 RCW relating to the provision of records to the department of licensing in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 and the provisions relating to the imposition of sanctions against a person’s driver’s license or vehicle license are not applicable to this chapter.
B. Any penalty assessed and recovered in an action brought under this chapter shall be paid to the city. (Ord. 751, 1997)
8.25.060 Statutes incorporated by reference.
All relevant provisions of Chapter 7.16 RCW necessary to complete the ordinance codified in this chapter consistent with the state statutory scheme are hereby incorporated by this reference. (Ord. 751, 1997)