NO SMOKING

As of July 2010 Smoking is now prohibited in any of the following enclosed places:

·        places of employ­ment

·        public places

·        state or local government buildings

·        taverns

·        restaurants

·        bowling cen­ters

·        theaters

·        lodging establishments

·        retail establishments

·        day care centers

·        educational facilities

·        correctional facilities

·        state institu­tions

·        college residence halls or dormitories

·        hospitals and clinics

·        assisted living facilities

·        common areas of multiple-unit residential properties

·        sports arenas

·        bus shelters

·        public conveyances (buses, taxis etc.)

·        private club facilities

·        State Capitol

Where is indoor smoking allowed?

·        A private residence

·        A retail tobacco store or tobacco bar in exis­tence on June 3, 2009

·        A room used as a residence by only one per­son in an assisted living facility or such a room in which all occupants have requested in writing to be allowed to smoke.

·         Tribal casinos or facilities (due to tribal sover­eignty provided under federal law).

May businesses provide outdoor smoking areas?

Outdoor smoking areas may be desig­nated by taverns, restaurants, private clubs, or retail establishments that are a “reasonable dis­tance” from any entrance to the facility so that customers, employees, and others associated with the business may smoke. A municipal smoking ordinance may not define the term “reasonable distance,” nor may it specify a minimum measured distance.

What is the penalty for illegal smoking?

A person who smokes where it is prohibi­ted is subject to a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $250 for each violation.

If a person in charge of a facility fails to take any required action to stop illegal smok­ing, he or she is subject to a forfeiture of $100 for each violation, but no more than one penalty per day. If the person in charge has not pre­viously received a warning notice, then the law enforcement officer must issue a warning for the first violation in lieu of a citation.

CITY PARKS

The City of Sturgeon Bay is very lucky to have many beautiful recreation areas. Our ten vibrant parks Bark Park (dog park), Big Hill Park, Bullhead Pointe, Cherry Blossom Park, Franke Park, Graham Park, Martin Park, Otumba Park, Sunset Park and West Side Ball Field truly enhance the quality of life for all our visitors and residents. Our parks are easily accessible by car, foot, bike, skating, etc.

While in our parks feel free to enjoy yourselves but please adhere to the posted hours, refrain from alcohol use, respect other visitors and please throw all garbage into the appropriate receptacles.

Visit our parks today and please watch for different upcoming events and activities sponsored by the City of Sturgeon Bay.

OPEN INTOXICANTS

In the City of Sturgeon Bay no person shall possess or drink from any open can, bottle or other container containing fermented malt beverage or intoxicating liquor on any public street, sidewalk, alley or other public way. If you are caught with an open intoxicant you can and will be issued an ordinance citation ranging anywhere from $200.00 – $265.00.

CURFEW

Attention parents as the weather gets nicer the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind parents of our Curfew hours. All children under the age of eighteen are prohibited from being out between the hours of Midnight and 5:00AM unless traveling to/from work, school, or church functions. All juveniles caught violating the City of Sturgeon Bay’s curfew ordinance will be subject to fines of anywhere between $175.00 and $210.00.