1666ORDINANCE NO. l666
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN WEST MEMPHIS CITY
BUILDINGS.
WHEREAS, medical proof has shown that the use of tobacco
~ products can cause adverse health consequences, both to those who
actively use these tobacco products and also to those who
passively come into contact with tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis wishes to promote the
health of its citizens and employees by restricting the use of
tobacco products on its premises and by its employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
(a) The term "West Memphis city buildings" shall be defined
as those structures solely owned by the City of West
Memphis and exclusively occupied by city employees;
(b) The term "smoking" shall mean a lighted cigar,
cigarette, pipe or other lit tobacco product.
SECTION 2. Smoking in West Memphis city buildings is hereby
prohibited.
SECTION 3. Any person found guilty of violating this
ordinance shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed
twenty-five ($`L5.00) Dollars.
ADOPTED this /~ day of F!-°$?ui9f2~/ , 19~.
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AL BOALS, Mayor RECEIVED
CITY CLERK OFFICE
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CITY CLERK OFFICE
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