Marlborough City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 123
Smoking
§ 123-1 Policy established.
The following smoking policy is adopted for places of employment for the employees of the Town of Marlborough, to be effective on April 1, 1990.
§ 123-2 Smoking prohibited; exceptions.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment of town employees under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Marlborough except in areas specifically designated for smoking.
§ 123-3 Enclosed offices.
Smoking is permitted in an enclosed office occupied by a person who smokes or if it is occupied by more than one (1) person, provided that all persons in that office consent to smoking.
§ 123-4 Conference and meeting rooms.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting room or any enclosed private office unless all persons in such place consent to smoke.
§ 123-5 Common areas.
No person shall carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe or other smoking material in any indoor hallway, passage or other common area while walking through such area.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums, rest rooms, elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities and rooms or areas which contain photocopying equipment or other office equipment used in common, and in company vehicles the occupants shall agree that smoking may be permitted (any other area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting or reception areas).
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain nonsmoking areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employee demand.
§ 123-6 Designation of smoking areas.
Smoking areas will be designated by the Town Board for employees who wish to smoke. Such smoking areas will be clearly marked by a sign, "Smoking Permitted."
The Superintendent of Highways shall designate in the highway garage or other building in which town highway employees work a specific enclosed smoking area (if one is required) clearly marked by a sign, "Smoking Permitted."
§ 123-7 Town courts.
The smoking policy in town courts shall be as promulgated by the office of Court Administration.
§ 123-8 Concerns and complaints.
Employees are encouraged to present any concerns to their supervisor and may register a complaint with the county enforcement officer.
§ 123-9 Posting.
The copy of this policy shall be posted upon the town bulletin board and in each separate building in which town employees work.
§ 123-10 Penalties for offenses.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to penalty prescribed by the State Commissioner of Health.
§ 123-11 Enforcement.
The Town of Marlborough Police shall be designated an agent to assist in the enforcement of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.