Last updated: August 8, 2022

Enforcement Authorities

Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce

Tobacco Control Office Inspectors; police officers; health officers

All public places; any place an inspector suspects a violation is being committed
Yes
Gavel
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Analysis

The Smoking Ordinance authorizes the Secretary to appoint any public officer to be an inspector to exercise duties under the Ordinance. The Fixed Penalty Notice authorizes police officers, health officers, and inspectors to issue penalties.