2014-003 Amending Article III, Smoking Regulations of Chapter 17 of the Texas Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas; prohibiting smoking in public places in the City

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B. Within thirty feet (30') of outside entrances, operable windows, and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking is prohibited, so as to prevent tobacco smoke from entering those areas. C. In or within twenty -five feet (25') of any entrance, doorway, operable window, air duct or ventilation system to any City building or facility. D. In outdoor seating or serving areas of restaurants and within thirty feet (30') of those areas. E. In all outdoor arenas, stadiums, sports fields and amphitheaters. Smoking shall also be prohibited in and within twenty -five (25') feet of bleachers, grandstands, restroom facilities and concession stands serving these facilities. F. On all outdoor playgrounds and within thirty feet (30') of any outdoor playground. G. In, and within thirty feet (30') of, all outdoor public transportation stations, platforms, and shelters under the authority of the City of Paris, Texas. H. In all outdoor service lines, including lines in which service is obtained by persons in vehicles, such as service that is provided by bank tellers, automatic teller machines, parking lot attendants, and toll takers. In lines in which service is obtained by persons in vehicles, smoking is prohibited by both pedestrians and persons in vehicles, but only within thirty feet (30') of the point of service. In outdoor common areas of apartment buildings, condominiums, trailer parks, retirement facilities, nursing homes, and other multiple -unit residential facilities, except in designated smoking areas, not to exceed twenty -five percent (25 %) of the total outdoor common area, which must be located at least thirty feet (30') from outside entrances, operable windows, and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking is prohibited. Sec. 17 -57. Where Smoking Not Regulated. A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article to the contrary, the following areas shall not be subject to the smoking restrictions of this Article: 1. A tobacco retail shop which is primarily engaged in the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, or smoking accessories; provided that establishment does not allow or employ persons under the age of eighteen (18) years within the establishment; 2. A bar, nightclub, or sexually oriented business that: a. Does not allow or employ persons under the age of eighteen (18) years within the establishment; and Page 6 of 10