HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-3001 - Amends Sec. 6.82.173, smoking and electronic cigarettes in parks (6.82)CITY OF MARYSILLE
Marysville, Washington
ORDINANCE NO. 300 I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE AMENDING SECTION
6.82.173 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE USE
OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN PARKS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, has
increased and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , youth e-cigarette use tripled
between 2013 and 2014;
WHEREAS , scientific research concludes that electronic cigarettes emit harmful chemicals into
the air and need to be regulated in the same manner as tobacco smoking. There is evidence that
nitrosamines, a group of carcinogens found specifically in tobacco , are carried over into thee-cigarette
fluid from the nicotine extraction process .
WHEREAS , there is also evidence that the glycol carriers can by oxidized by the heating
elements used in e-cigarettes to vaporize the liquids, creating aldehydes such as fonnaldehyde.
WHEREAS , the visible aerosol from vaping delivery devices consists of condensed submicron
liquid droplets, which contain many chemicals including some that are carcinogenic , s uch as
formaldehyde , metals (cadmium , lead , nickel), and nitrosamines which are harmful.
WHEREAS , the municipal code prohibits smoking in parks ; and
WHEREAS, the use of e-cigarettes mimics the use of combustible cigarettes ; and
WHEREAS , the Hse of e-cigarettes presents health risks resembling some of those of smoking
combustible cigarettes and may lead to nicotine addiction; and
WHEREAS , the use of e-cigarettes is not consistent with the healthful , wholesome atmosphere
that city parks should offer residents .
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON , DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.82.173 of the municipal code is amended as set forth in Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section , subsection , sentence , clause, phrase or
word of thi s ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
word of this ordinance .
SECTION 3. Effective Date . This ordinance shall become effective five days after
the date of its publication by summary .
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by th e Mayor this 15r±:z
September 2015.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
CJTY CLERK
Approved as to from:
By ~L~
Def.,._~ CITY ATTORNEY
Date of publication: 9-/7 ·-If-
Effective Date (Sdays after publication): <J-d. y -1 ),....
day of
MAYOR
EXHIBIT A
6.82.173 Smoking and tobacco use.
It is unlawful for any person to smoke or light cigars , cigarettes, tobacco or other smoking material or to use an
electronic smoking device within city parks . The director shall post signs in appropriate locations prohibiting
smoking in the city 's parks .
"Electronic smoking device" means an electronic or battery-operated device, the use of which resembles
smoking , that can be used by a person to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol produced by
the device and includes any component part of such product whether or not sold separately . "Electronic
smoking device" includes . but is not limited to, an electronic cigarette. an electronic cigar . an electronic
cigarillo , an electronic pipe , and an electronic hookah .