In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. “Athletic facility” means any outdoor facility clearly intended for playing sports. “Athletic facility” includes any:baseball diamond; soccer, lacrosse, or football field; basketball court; racing track; skating rink; or field hockey pitch. “Playground” means an outdoor area set aside for recreation and play, including an area containing equipment such as seesaws, swings, slides, merry-go-rounds, jungle gyms, monkey bars, overhead ladders, trapeze rings, playhouses, sandboxes, mazes, or similar play structures of any kind. “Public swimming pool” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|health|§11-301|(c)">§ 11-301(c) {“Definitions: Public swimming pool”} of this article</cite>. “Schoolyard” means outdoor school property intended to be used for recreation and play. “Smoke” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|health|§12-101">§ 12-101 {“Definitions”} of this title</cite>. Ord. 14-212 Ord. 14-307 Ord. 14-310

Except as otherwise specified in this subtitle, smoking is prohibited in or within 50 feet of any: playground; schoolyard; athletic facility; or public swimming pool. Ord. 14-212 Ord. 14-307

This subtitle does not apply to the following: a moving private vehicle. smoking as an integral part of a theatrical performance held in a facility primarily used for theatrical performances. smoking as an integral part of a religious ceremony. Ord. 14-212

In addition to any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement procedure, this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of:an environmental citation as authorized by City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”}; or a civil citation as authorized by City Code <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 41 {“Civil Citations”} The issuance of a citation to enforce this subtitle does not preclude pursuing any other civil or criminal remedy or enforcement action authorized by law. Ord. 14-212

Any person who smokes in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500 for each offense. Ord. 14-212