Tobacco-Free Outdoor Rec Facilities Policy

Written by Jim Mullen

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 07:38

Weathersfield Outdoor Parks & Recreational Facilities Tobacco-Free Policy Section 1: Rationale WHEREAS, the Town of Weathersfield believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at Town of Weathersfield facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Weathersfield has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non-tobacco norm through a tobacco-free policy, rule enforcement, and adult-peer role modeling on outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Weathersfield own believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the town's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the Town of Weathersfield Select Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the town's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our town and its guests. THEREFORE, be it resolved that tobacco use is prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities. No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any outdoor recreational facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include Hoisington Field (behind the old Perkinsville School), the Salmond Covered Bridge, Tenney Hill Road pond, and the land at the Meetinghouse. Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event or days use. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Adopted this 3 day of June, 2010, in Weathersfield, Windsor County, State of Vermont. Weathersfield Select Board < Prev   Next >