§ 28-10. Posting of signs.

(a)

The person, employer, business or non-profit entity with legal or actual control of a building or area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter shall clearly and conspicuously post "No Smoking" signs at the entrances of every building, as well as in other areas under their control where smoking is prohibited under this chapter. However, where an entire building or premises is non-smoking, only entrances need be signed, provided that they are signed to that effect.

(b)

Every tobacco retailer, retail tobacco store, and every vendor of tobacco products shall visibly post signage pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 22952, or successor sections thereto, which signage shall expressly reference California Penal Code Section 308, or successor sections thereto, at the entrances of any premises subject to regulation under section 28-11 of this chapter and applicable county, state and/or federal law.

(c)

The absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 531 N.S., § 3, 7-20-2011; Ord. No. 571, § 2(M), 5-17-2017)