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Council holds first reading of updated smoking ordinance, schedules second reading
Summary
Staff presented changes broadening the definition of smoking (including vaping and cannabis), expanding prohibited areas to park facilities and workplaces, setting an 8-foot buffer from entrances, and imposing a $25 fine; council scheduled a second reading at the next regular meeting.
Staff presented the first reading of a revised smoking ordinance that expands the definition of smoking to include inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying a lighted cigar, pipe, cigarette, e-cigarette, cannabis or other combustible substance. The staff member said the update expands park and sports-facility definitions and clarifies workplace prohibitions, and it includes required signage and a $25 fine for violations.
Council agreed to proceed with a first reading and scheduled the second reading for the next regular stated meeting. Council members asked whether chewing tobacco was covered (staff replied it was not part of the current smoking definition) and noted that municipal buildings are addressed within the same ordinance language.
