2011-1041 Amend Section 1155 SmokingCITY OF HOPKINS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1041
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1155 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the
citizens of the City of Hopkins through the regulation of second hand smoke.
Whereas, it is the express policy of the City of Hopkins to protect employees and the general
public from the hazards of secondhand smoke by eliminating smoking in retail
establishments; and
Whereas, minimizing exposure to second hand smoke is important to the health and safety of the
residents of the City of Hopkins; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Hopkins, has determined that this ordinance will reduce
the exposure to second hand smoke in retail establishments;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 1155 be amended as follows by adding Section 1155.10:
1155.10 Smoking Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to light inhale or
exhale tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices in any Retail Establishment or for
any License Holder or Licensee, or their employees to permit the same.
Section 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be the date of publication.
First Reading:
November 15, 2011
Second Reading:
December 6, 2011
Date of Publication:
December 15, 2011
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
December 15, 2011
e axwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine Luedke, City Clerk