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File #: Ord.1-11    Version: A Name: ORDINANCE NO. 1-11 To amend Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking-Prohibited; Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas.
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/18/2011 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action: 2/16/2011
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 1-11 To amend Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking-Prohibited; Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the section: “2. Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke or use tobacco products in the following areas: City parks and beaches as posted and so designated by the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Signs prohibiting, prohibiting except in designated areas, or permitting smoking, as the case may be, shall be posted conspicuously at every building, structure, or public place entrance and in prominent locations throughout the premises by the proprietor, employer or other person in charge of each building, structure or public place. Signs in outdoor areas designated as nonsm...
Sponsors: Aron Wisneski
Related files: 10-5485
Sponsor
Alderman Wisneski
 
Title
ORDINANCE NO.  1-11
 
To amend Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking-Prohibited; Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas.
 
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
 
Part 1:
 
Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the section:
 
"2.  Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas.
 
It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke or use tobacco products in the following areas:
 
City parks and beaches as posted and so designated by the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.  Signs prohibiting, prohibiting except in designated areas, or permitting smoking, as the case may be, shall be posted conspicuously at every building, structure, or public place entrance and in prominent locations throughout the premises by the proprietor, employer or other person in charge of each building, structure or public place.  Signs in outdoor areas designated as nonsmoking shall be placed so that the public has reasonable notice of the prohibition.".  
 
Part 2:
 
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication.
 
Passed by the Common Council:
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Approved:      _______________
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Mayor
 
Attest:
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City Clerk
 
Fiscal Note:      N/A