Ord 2013-057/Prohibit Smoking in the enclosed areas of all public places and workplaces

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Nothing in this division implies that the operator of an enclosed or outdoor public place is prohibited from desiLynatinLy the entire facility as non - smoking. Sec. 34.262 Designation of smoking or non- smoking taxicabs (A) The holder of a taxicab permit may designate one or more of the taxicabs operated under the permit as non - smoking. (B) The holder of a taxicab permit shall conspicuously post a sign in each taxicab that indicates if smoking is permitted or prohibited in the taxicab. Sec. 34.263. Signs required. (A) The operator of a public place shall conspicuously post a "No Smoking" sign, the international "No Smoking" symbol (depiction of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it), or other sign containing words or pictures that reasonably prohibit smoking: (1) in each public place and workplace where irtoking is prohibited by this dry lion; and (2) at each ek-10 -ante to a public place or workplace. (B) The operator of a public place shall conspicuously post signs in areas where smoking is permitted under Section 34.258 (Exemptions). (C) The operator of a public place and an employer shall remove any ashtray or other smoking accessory from a place where smoking is prohibited. (D) It is not a defense to prosecution under this division that an operator failed to post a sign required under this section. Sec. 34.264. Retaliation prohibited. A person commits an offense if the person discharges, refuses to hire, or retaliates against a customer, employee, or applicant for employment because the customer, employee or applicant for employment reports a violation of this division.