Georgia An Ordinance regarding use of Tobacco on City Property - Creating Offense and Providing Penalty for Violation of Ordinance - and Declaring an Emergency

• Category: Government - Ordinances and Codes
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-M-9681
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a sample of Municipal Codes when dealing with an ordinance concerning tabacco use on city property, as well as creating an offense and penalty for violation of said ordinance. This may be used across the United States. Title: Georgia's Ordinance Prohibiting Tobacco Use on City Property Description: Georgia has adopted an ordinance that strictly prohibits the use of tobacco products on any city property. This comprehensive measure aims to create a healthier environment, protect public health, and reduce secondhand smoke exposure. Violating this ordinance may result in penalties and fines imposed on offenders. Key Terms: 1. Georgia Tobacco Use Ordinance: Georgia has implemented a strict ordinance that regulates and prohibits the use of tobacco products on city property. 2. City Property: Refers to any public place or facility owned or operated by the municipality, such as parks, sidewalks, government buildings, sports venues, and civic centers. 3. Offense and Penalty: The ordinance defines the act of using tobacco products on city property as a punishable offense, subject to penalties, fines, and potential legal consequences. 4. Public Health: The primary objective behind this ordinance is to protect the health and well-being of the public by minimizing exposure to secondhand smoke and promoting a smoke-free environment. 5. Secondhand Smoke Exposure: The ordinance recognizes the dangers of secondhand smoke and aims to reduce the transmission of harmful chemicals from tobacco products to non-smokers in public places. 6. Penalty for Violation: The ordinance outlines specific penalties, including fines and other potential legal actions, for individuals who violate the tobacco use prohibition on city property. 7. Declaring an Emergency: In certain circumstances, the ordinance allows the declaration of an emergency to ensure swift enforcement and compliance. Types of Georgia Ordinances regarding Tobacco Use on City Property: 1. Comprehensive Smoking Ban: Georgia's ordinance follows a comprehensive approach, totally prohibiting the use of tobacco products on city property to ensure a smoke-free environment. 2. Specific Areas/Designated Smoking Zones: In some cases, Georgia's ordinances may allow for designated smoking areas or zones on city property, ensuring smokers have a designated space while limiting the exposure of others to secondhand smoke. 3. Progressive Tobacco Use Regulation: Georgia may have multiple ordinances that gradually introduce restrictions on tobacco use in different phases, progressively expanding the tobacco-free areas on city property over time. This approach allows for a smoother transition to a completely tobacco-free environment.

Title: Georgia's Ordinance Prohibiting Tobacco Use on City Property Description: Georgia has adopted an ordinance that strictly prohibits the use of tobacco products on any city property. This comprehensive measure aims to create a healthier environment, protect public health, and reduce secondhand smoke exposure. Violating this ordinance may result in penalties and fines imposed on offenders. Key Terms: 1. Georgia Tobacco Use Ordinance: Georgia has implemented a strict ordinance that regulates and prohibits the use of tobacco products on city property. 2. City Property: Refers to any public place or facility owned or operated by the municipality, such as parks, sidewalks, government buildings, sports venues, and civic centers. 3. Offense and Penalty: The ordinance defines the act of using tobacco products on city property as a punishable offense, subject to penalties, fines, and potential legal consequences. 4. Public Health: The primary objective behind this ordinance is to protect the health and well-being of the public by minimizing exposure to secondhand smoke and promoting a smoke-free environment. 5. Secondhand Smoke Exposure: The ordinance recognizes the dangers of secondhand smoke and aims to reduce the transmission of harmful chemicals from tobacco products to non-smokers in public places. 6. Penalty for Violation: The ordinance outlines specific penalties, including fines and other potential legal actions, for individuals who violate the tobacco use prohibition on city property. 7. Declaring an Emergency: In certain circumstances, the ordinance allows the declaration of an emergency to ensure swift enforcement and compliance. Types of Georgia Ordinances regarding Tobacco Use on City Property: 1. Comprehensive Smoking Ban: Georgia's ordinance follows a comprehensive approach, totally prohibiting the use of tobacco products on city property to ensure a smoke-free environment. 2. Specific Areas/Designated Smoking Zones: In some cases, Georgia's ordinances may allow for designated smoking areas or zones on city property, ensuring smokers have a designated space while limiting the exposure of others to secondhand smoke. 3. Progressive Tobacco Use Regulation: Georgia may have multiple ordinances that gradually introduce restrictions on tobacco use in different phases, progressively expanding the tobacco-free areas on city property over time. This approach allows for a smoother transition to a completely tobacco-free environment.