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carrying lighted cigarettes, pipes, and cigars shall be prohibited in the following outdoor places: A.Within a reasonable distance of 25 feet outside entrances,operable windows, and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited; B. In all outdoor arenas, stadiums, walking trails,and amphitheaters owned by the City of Batesville. Smoking, smokeless tobacco use, and the use of e-cigarettes shall also be prohibited in, and within 25 feet of, bleachers and grandstands for use by spectators at sporting and other public events. Section V.Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco products, and use of e-cigarettes shall be allowed in outdoor Designated Smoking Areas. Section VI.Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined in the amount of fifty dollars($50.00). Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. Section VII.The City of Batesville may seek reimbursement in the form of Court costs in the amount of fifty dollars($50.00) in order to offset the expense of implementing, enforcing and prosecuting the provisions of this Ordinance. Section VIII.Any ordinances of the City of Batesville which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section IX. If part of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such parts shall be severed and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of the Ordinance. Section X.This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Independence County Sheriff's Department or the Batesville Police Department. Any citizen may inform any person perceived to be violating this Ordinance of the provisions of this Ordinance. Section XI.This Ordinance shall take effect upon final adoption and publication in accordance with the law. PASSED AND APPROVED this�day of_ 2015. Honorable Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor AST: Denise M.Johnston, City Cerk