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ORD-2012-054
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
RULE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN COUNTY AND TOWN BUILDINGS,
GROUNDS,VEHICLES,AND PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, in 2009 the North Carolina General Assembly enacted Session Law 2009-27,
which authorized local governments and local boards of health to prohibit smoking in
certain areas;and
WHEREAS,rules adopted by local boards of health are generally applicable throughout the
county of adoption including within town jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2012 the Orange County Board of Health adopted a rule
(Attached hereto as Exhibit 1) prohibiting smoking in County and Town buildings,
grounds, vehicles,and public places;and
WHEREAS,the Commissioners of Orange County,believing it to be in the best interest of
the citizens and residents of Orange County,have determined that the rule by the Orange
County Board of Health prohibiting smoking throughout Orange County is approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that the Orange County Board of Health Rule prohibiting smoking in county and town
buildings, grounds, vehicles,and public places is approved.
Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners thisA6 day of k1X40W�;-
2012.
By: Attest:
Bernadette Pelissier, Chair Donna Baker,Clerk to the Board
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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