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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

“Electronic smoking device” shall mean an electronic or battery-operated device that delivers vapors for inhalation. This term shall include every variation and type of such devices whether they are manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah or any other product name or descriptor.

“Public place” means that portion of any land, building, facility or vehicle owned or operated by the city and open to the public, and regardless of whether a fee is charged for admission.

“Public places” include, but are not limited to: parks, trails, open space, elevators, conveyances or transportation facilities, vehicles, museums, concert halls, theaters, auditoriums, exhibition halls, seating areas of indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities, ticket areas, hearing facilities, meeting facilities, legislative chambers and immediately adjacent hallways, restrooms, libraries, waiting areas, lobbies, and reception areas. For purposes of this chapter, the term “public places” does not include streets, alleys, or sidewalks.

“Smoke” or “smoking” means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, any other lighted smoking equipment or an operating electronic smoking device. [Ord. 2015-11-045 § 1; Ord. 10027, 1990].