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M.V. ORDINANCE N0. 86-7 Page -7- smoking in such room; and (v) medical facilities. 3. Smoking Prohibited Except in Designated Sections: Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g), the possession of lighted smoking materials in any form is prohibited in any areas within a place of employment not identified in subsections (e)(1) and (e)(2), including, but not limited to: (i) cafeterias, lunchrooms and employee lounges; (ii) waiting areas and lobbies; (iii) conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms and auditoriums two hundred (200) square feet floor space or larger; and (iv) any other enclosed indoor area used by employees. 4. Responsibilities of Employers: The employer or other person in charge of a place within subsections (e) (1) through (e) (2) , shall utilize his best efforts to ensure that the provisions of this subsection are met with regard to such places. (i) Smoking Policv: Within one (1) week of the effective date of this section each employer of ten (10) or more employees shall adopt, implement, and maintain a written smoking policy which contains, at a minimum, the restrictions in Sections (e)(1) through (e)(3), the rights and responsibilities of employees, and actions that will be taken to ensure that the policy is effective. The policy shall be communicated to all employees within three (3) weeks of its adoption, and at least yearly thereafter. All employers shall supply a written copy of the smoking policy to any employee who so requests. (ii) Signs: Signs indicating whether or not smoking is permitted shall be clearly, sufficiently, and conspicuously posted in every establishment managed by the employer and regulated by this Section in such manner as to give adequate notice to members of the general public. (iii) Ashtrays: Ashtrays shall be removed from areas where smoking is prohibited. (iv) Enforcement: Persons smoking in violations of the employer's smoking policy or this Section shall be requested to stop. (v) Resolving Disputes: In any dispute arising under the employer's smoking policy or this Section, the health concerns of the nonsmoker shall be given precedence.