<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-135. - Penalty.</div>
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               (a)
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               Following oral or written notice by the person in charge of an area described in <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH18OFMIPR_ARTIVSMCOBU_S18-133IMRE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">section 18-133</a>, the failure to cease smoking or using tobacco products constitutes an infraction
               punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00. A citation may be issued by a sworn
               law enforcement officer. Conviction of an infraction under this section has no consequence
               other than payment of a penalty, and no court costs may be assessed as described in
               G.S. 130A-498.
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               (b)
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               Additional sanctions for employees. In addition to any penalty under subsection (a)
               employees of the county who violate this article shall be subject to disciplinary
               action consistent with the county's personnel policies.
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               (Ord. No. O2018-01, Â§ 5, 2-1-2018)
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