Meeting Summary
The City Council Oversight Committee convened to discuss proposed amendments to the smoking in public places ordinance. These amendments aim to align the city's code with updated state law, notably expanding the definition of a 'public place' to include most enclosed businesses and incorporating a prohibition on public smoking or vaping of marijuana. The committee agreed to advance the proposed changes for a first reading at a future City Council meeting.
Key Decisions & Votes
Amendments to Smoking in Public Places Ordinances
The committee approved moving the proposed amendments to the smoking in public places ordinance to a first reading on March 23rd, 2021, following a review of changes to align the city's code with state law.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Full City Council consideration of smoking ordinance amendments on March 23rd, 2021.
- Continued efforts to ban smoking on all city property.
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding amendments to the smoking in public places ordinances
Presentation by Anthony Purinton, City of Norman Assistant City Attorney, on proposed changes to Chapter 10, Section 5 of the city's ordinance. The amendments reflect state law changes, including an expanded definition of 'public place' and the prohibition of public marijuana smoking/vaping.