§ 230-3. Smoking prohibited.  


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  • A. 
    Except as otherwise provided herein, smoking shall be prohibited in the following places:
    (1) 
    In every room chamber, lobby, hallway and other common areas in and upon any public building.
    (2) 
    In every park where any members of the public are present and congregate.
    (3) 
    Any entrance or exit areas of any public buildings where smoke may enter the air people breathe through such entrances, exits, windows or ventilation systems.
    (4) 
    Any vehicles, equipment owned and/or leased, in part or entirely, by the Township of Buena Vista.
    (5) 
    Public areas of libraries, museums or the like which are funded or partially funded by government agencies.
    (6) 
    Any polling places within 100 feet of the public entrances to any polling places during the time at which elections are being conducted.
    B. 
    Smoking-optional areas. Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in the foregoing provisions, outdoor smoking areas may be designated by the Buena Vista Township Committee by a 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 Township Committee resolution, no smoking shall be permitted in any other areas of any public buildings and parks.