Morrisville NC Combined 2025 Code of Ord Update

Sec. 38.50 Use of Tobacco Products

Authority. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to NCGS 130A-498 and 160A

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Definitions -=-- The following definitions are applicable to this ordinance.

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"Grounds" -An unenclosed area owned, leased, managed or occupied by the Town of Morrisville.

(a)

(b) "Parks System" -any tract ofland or body ofwater comprising part ofthe Town's parks, playgrounds, natural areas, recreation areas, trails and greenways, and streams or other bodies ofwater. "Smoking" -The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product as defined by G.S. § 130A-492(16). "Tobacco product" -shall mean a cigarette, cigar, or any other product that contains tobacco and is intended for inhalation or oral use, as defined by G.S. § 105-113.4. The term includes a vapor product.. ( c) (d) "Universal 'No Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products Prohibited' Symbol" -Symbol consisting of a pictorial representation ofa burning cigarette and a tobacco product enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it. (g) "Vapor product" -any nonlighted, noncombustible product that employs a mechanical heating element, battery, or electronic circuit regardless of shape or size and that can be used to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution as defined by G.S. § 105-113.4. The term includes any vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine in a solution or other form that is intended to be used with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device. The term does not include any product regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V ofthe federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (e) "Town building" -A building owned, leased as lessor, or the area leased as lessee and occupied by the Town. (f )

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