Chapter 8.50
SMOKING REGULATIONS

Sections:

8.50.010    Legislative authority and intent.

8.50.020    Definitions.

8.50.030    Prohibition of smoking in county facilities.

8.50.040    Enforcement.

8.50.010 Legislative authority and intent.

A. RCW 70.160.030 prohibits the smoking in public places except in designated smoking areas and RCW 70.160.040(4) allows a facility or area to be designated in its entirety as a nonsmoking area by the owner or other person in charge.

B. Skamania County recognizes the increasing evidence that tobacco smoke in closely confined places may create a danger to the health of some citizens of Skamania County. In order to protect the health and welfare of those citizens it is necessary to prohibit smoking in all county facilities. (Ord. 1993-07 (part))

8.50.020 Definitions.

“County facility” means any building or portion of a building owned or leased by the county. It does not include picnic shelters that are not enclosed.

“Smoke” or “smoking” means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment. (Ord. 1993-07 (part))

8.50.030 Prohibition of smoking in county facilities.

No person may smoke in a county facility unless the board of commissioners has designated a smoking area. The board of commissioners may designate one or more county-owned vehicle within the motor pool to be a nonsmoking vehicle. The county may provide sheltered areas where smoking is allowed near or adjacent to county facilities. (Ord. 1993-07 (part))

8.50.040 Enforcement.

Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars. (Ord. 1993-07 (part))