Michigan 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

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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. Michigan An Ordinance regarding use of Tobacco on City Property — Creating Offense and Providing Penalty for Violation of Ordinance — and Declaring an Emergency aims to regulate the use of tobacco products on city-owned properties within the state of Michigan. This ordinance prohibits smoking, chewing, or any other form of tobacco use in designated areas to protect the health and well-being of individuals and promote a cleaner environment. Violations of this ordinance will result in penalties and fines imposed on offenders. There may be various types of Michigan ordinances in relation to tobacco use on city property, such as: 1. Smoking Ban Ordinance: This type of ordinance completely bans smoking and any tobacco use on all city-owned properties, including parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, and public buildings. The purpose of this regulation is to create a smoke-free environment to safeguard the health of residents and visitors. 2. Designated Smoking Areas Ordinance: This type of ordinance allows tobacco use in designated smoking areas on city-owned properties. These areas are typically designated with signage or markings to restrict smoking to specific locations, while ensuring smoke-free zones elsewhere. 3. Tobacco-Free Campus Ordinance: This specific ordinance applies to city-owned educational institutions or campuses, such as schools, colleges, or universities. It prohibits all forms of tobacco use within the campus premises, including outdoor areas, buildings, and vehicles. 4. Enforcement and Penalty Ordinance: This type of ordinance outlines the penalties, fines, and enforcement procedures for violations of the tobacco use ordinance on city-owned properties. It may include provisions for warnings, citations, escalating fines, and potential legal action for repeated offenses. The declaration of an emergency within the ordinance indicates the urgency of its implementation and enforcement. It enables the immediate adoption and enforcement of the ordinance to protect public health and safety without requiring lengthy procedures or waiting periods. An emergency declaration also serves to raise awareness and priority regarding tobacco control efforts on city property.

Michigan An Ordinance regarding use of Tobacco on City Property — Creating Offense and Providing Penalty for Violation of Ordinance — and Declaring an Emergency aims to regulate the use of tobacco products on city-owned properties within the state of Michigan. This ordinance prohibits smoking, chewing, or any other form of tobacco use in designated areas to protect the health and well-being of individuals and promote a cleaner environment. Violations of this ordinance will result in penalties and fines imposed on offenders. There may be various types of Michigan ordinances in relation to tobacco use on city property, such as: 1. Smoking Ban Ordinance: This type of ordinance completely bans smoking and any tobacco use on all city-owned properties, including parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, and public buildings. The purpose of this regulation is to create a smoke-free environment to safeguard the health of residents and visitors. 2. Designated Smoking Areas Ordinance: This type of ordinance allows tobacco use in designated smoking areas on city-owned properties. These areas are typically designated with signage or markings to restrict smoking to specific locations, while ensuring smoke-free zones elsewhere. 3. Tobacco-Free Campus Ordinance: This specific ordinance applies to city-owned educational institutions or campuses, such as schools, colleges, or universities. It prohibits all forms of tobacco use within the campus premises, including outdoor areas, buildings, and vehicles. 4. Enforcement and Penalty Ordinance: This type of ordinance outlines the penalties, fines, and enforcement procedures for violations of the tobacco use ordinance on city-owned properties. It may include provisions for warnings, citations, escalating fines, and potential legal action for repeated offenses. The declaration of an emergency within the ordinance indicates the urgency of its implementation and enforcement. It enables the immediate adoption and enforcement of the ordinance to protect public health and safety without requiring lengthy procedures or waiting periods. An emergency declaration also serves to raise awareness and priority regarding tobacco control efforts on city property.