§ 22-2. Smoking restricted.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Smoking means the inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible tobacco product.

(b)

Penalty. Violation of this section shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $5.00 to be recovered by the city by civil action as for collection of a debt. Violators will be issued a written citation which must be paid to the city within 48 hours after issuance. Violation of this section shall not constitute a misdemeanor or infraction punishable under G.S. 14-4.

(c)

Smoking prohibited in municipal vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any vehicle owned or leased by the city.

(d)

Smoking prohibited in municipal buildings. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any building or facility or portion of a building or facility owned, leased, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the city.

(e)

Exemptions. This section shall not apply to individual dwelling units in any public housing facility owned, operated or managed by the city.

(Ord. of 9-6-1993, §§ 1—5)

State law reference

Authority of local government to regulate use of tobacco, G.S. 143-601; limitation on local authority to prohibit smoking, G.S. 143-600.