§ 2-3. Smoking in the courthouse building.

(a)

Smoking restrictions.

(1)

Except as otherwise permitted by this section, no person shall smoke or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other form of smoking or device in any indoor area of the courthouse except in the designated "smoking area."

(2)

The parish council reserves the right to expand the list of "nonsmoking areas" in public buildings. All future expansions of this section will be listed under this subsection.

(b)

Posting of signs. Except as may otherwise be provided by rules and regulations promulgated by the parish council, "Smoking" or "No Smoking" signs, or the international symbols indicating the same, and any other signs necessary to comply with the provisions of this section shall be prominently and conspicuously posted at all major entrances to, and appropriate locations within, each enclosed area where smoking is either prohibited, permitted or otherwise regulated by this section.

(c)

Violations and penalties.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section.

(2)

Every person who violates subsection (c)(1) of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $50.00 for each violation.

(Code 1979, § 2-4; Ord. of 8-31-1993, §§ 1—6)