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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-1975-097rr This Resolution Introduced By: Temporary No.� CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. J _1 A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING SMOKING IN THE ELEVATOR AND IN PUBLIC MEETING ROOMS IN THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA CITY HALL; REQUIRING DISPLAY OF SIGNS IN PROXIMITY TO SUCH ELEVATOR AND IN SAID PUBLIC MEETING ROOMS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE. WHEREAS, recent medical research has indicated that non-smokers suffer potentially harmful effects from inhalation of tobacco smoke produced by smokers, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tamarac, Florida finds that smoking in elevators and public meeting rooms within the City Hall of the City of Tamarac, Florida constitutes a fire hazard, is injurious to the public, is offensive and harmful to a large segment of the population and it is to the best interest of the health, safety and welfare that smoking in elevators and public meeting rooms should be prohibited. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: It shall be unlawful in the City of Tamarac City Hall for any person to smoke in any elevator or public meeting room or to carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or match or use any spark, flame or fire producing device in any such elevator or public meeting room. SECTION 2: A sign reading "Smoking in Elevator Prohibited by Law" in close proximity to the entrance of the elevator and within the interior of the elevator shall be posted. Any ashtray or other such similar device shall be located in close proximity to the elevator entrance for the W disposal of prohibited items. A "No Smoking" sign shall also be exhibited in all public meeting rooms within the Tamarac City Hall. SECTION 3: Persons violating this Resolution shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided by law. immediately. SECTION 4: This Resolution shall take effect PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this _ 7 7 ---/- day of 19 75 . .9 MU Y 0 R ATTEST: C TX �L K I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved the form and correct- ness of this Resolution. F E V o.