Baltimore County |
Code of Ordinances |
Article 13. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT |
Title 8. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES |
§ 13-8-105. POSTING SIGNS.
(a)
Required at entrance.
(1)
At each entrance used by the public, the owner or person in charge of a public place shall display signs prohibiting smoking.
(2)
For a public place where no separate smoking areas are designated within, signs posted at entrances shall read: "Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco products prohibited by law. Violators are subject to a penalty not to exceed $50.00."
(3)
For a public place where separate smoking areas are designated within, signs posted at entrances shall read: "Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco products prohibited by law, except in designated areas. Violators are subject to a penalty not to exceed $50.00."
(b)
Required inside. The owner or person in charge of a public place shall display conspicuous permanently affixed or movable signs prohibiting or allowing smoking within a public place as necessary to ensure compliance by the public with this title.
(1988 Code, § 17-144) (Bill No. 105-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)