DIVISION 3. - PROHIBITING SMOKING WITHIN PROXIMITY TO PUBLIC FACILITIES AND THE DELIVERY OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.
The text
Sec. 26-66. - [Intent.]#
It is the intent of the City of Central Falls to create a tobacco free environment for schools, childcare centers: playgrounds and parks within the City of Central Falls.
(Ord. of 10-10-2012, § 1)
Sec. 26-67. - Smoking prohibition.#
Smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited in or on school grounds, child care facilities, playgrounds and parks within the City of Central Falls, to a distance including 25 feet of any entrance into or exit out of said buildings, including athletic fields, childcare facilities, playgrounds, parks and public events involving youth, families and seniors.
(Ord. of 10-10-2012, § 2)
Sec. 26-68. - [Delivery of tobacco products to minors.]#
Delivery of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited in accordance with R.I.G.L. 11-9-13 and 11-9-131. It shall be unlawful for any person to deliver any tobacco product or snuff to a person under the age of 18 years, nor shall any person under the age of 18 purchase any tobacco product snuff.
(Ord. of 10-10-2012, § 3)
Sec. 26-69. - Signs to be erected.#
The public works department is hereby directed to cause conspicuous signs giving notice that the above-referenced properties and facilities are tobacco free zones.
(Ord. of 10-10-2012, § 4)
Sec. 26-70. - Violations and penalties.#
Any person who violates this division shall be deemed to be creating a public nuisance, and violators shall be punishable to a fine of not less than $100.00 as well as subject to punishment in accordance with section 1-12 of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Central Falls and or prosecuted in accordance with state statues where applicable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any violations of any provision of this division committed by any person under the age of 18 shall be referred to the municipal court. A first offense shall be punishable by a fine not less than $100.00, or 20 hours community service. Any subsequent offense shall require successful completion of a tobacco cessation program in addition to any fines imposed.
(Ord. of 10-10-2012, § 5)