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M.V. ORDINANCE N0. 86- 7 Page -10- (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any area restricted by the provisions of this Section. (3) Any person who violates any provision of this Section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (4) Each day on which a violation of any provision of this Section occurs is a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable as such. (i) Enforcement. (1) Enforcement Agencv: Enforcement shall be implemented by the Fire Department which shall: (i) establish a telephone number through which all complaints by citizens relating to violations of this Section may be directed or referred; (ii) require, while an establishment is undergoing otherwise mandated inspections, a "self- certification`° from the owner, manager, operator or other person having control of such establishment that all requirements of this Section have been complied with. (iii> for establishments found out of compliance with this Section or receiving repeated citizen complaints the Fire Department shall: (A) provide to the proprietor or employer a copy of the provisions of this Section and such advisory assistance to rectify future violations as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the provisions of this Section. (B) to follow-up such investigation and advice with a written directive explaining in detail the steps required in order to achieve future compliance with the provisions of this Section; and (C) if the violations do not cease following the expiration of a reasonable period of time, request commencement of a criminal proceeding by the Prosecutor, as may be appropriate pursuant to the provisions of subsection (h) . (j) Education® The Fire Department shall engage in a _ continuing program to inform and clarify the purposes of this Section to citizens affected by it, and to guide proprietors and employers in their compliance.