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What is considered a City Facility according to the no smoking policy?
What is considered a City Facility according to the no smoking policy?
- Any property owned by the State of Nebraska
- Any outdoor area used for events
- Any indoor office, work area, or location under the control of Omaha (correct)
- Any vehicle operated by City employees only
Which of the following is included in the definition of smoking?
Which of the following is included in the definition of smoking?
- Using electronic devices for aromatherapy
- Possession of a lighted cigar or pipe (correct)
- Smoking marijuana in a City vehicle
- Only the act of inhaling smoke from traditional cigarettes
What actions are department heads required to take to enforce the no smoking policy?
What actions are department heads required to take to enforce the no smoking policy?
- Inform violators they may face fines under state law, but not take further action
- Ensure posting of signs and ask smokers to refrain from smoking (correct)
- Only report violations to higher authorities
- Implement random searches for tobacco products in City facilities
What may result from violating the no smoking policy?
What may result from violating the no smoking policy?
Which of the following statements accurately represents policies regarding designated smoking areas?
Which of the following statements accurately represents policies regarding designated smoking areas?
What is the definition of a vehicle under the no smoking policy?
What is the definition of a vehicle under the no smoking policy?
What class of misdemeanor may violators of the smoking policy be guilty of under Nebraska law?
What class of misdemeanor may violators of the smoking policy be guilty of under Nebraska law?
What constitutes an electronic smoking device as per the no smoking policy?
What constitutes an electronic smoking device as per the no smoking policy?
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What is a City Facility?
What is a City Facility?
Any indoor location owned, leased, or rented by the City of Omaha that's used by the public or City employees.
What is smoking?
What is smoking?
The act of burning, inhaling, or exhaling smoke from tobacco products or electronic devices.
What is a City Vehicle?
What is a City Vehicle?
Any self-propelled vehicle owned or rented by the City of Omaha.
What does the No Smoking policy say?
What does the No Smoking policy say?
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Who is responsible for enforcing the No Smoking policy?
Who is responsible for enforcing the No Smoking policy?
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What are the enforcement steps for the No Smoking policy?
What are the enforcement steps for the No Smoking policy?
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What are the consequences for violating the No Smoking policy?
What are the consequences for violating the No Smoking policy?
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What happens to City employees who break the No Smoking policy?
What happens to City employees who break the No Smoking policy?
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Study Notes
Executive Order No. S-12-13 – No Smoking Policy
- Purpose: The City of Omaha aims to create a safe, healthy workplace, and promote employee and customer well-being.
- Policy: Smoking (in all forms) is prohibited in all City facilities and vehicles.
- Definitions:
- City Facility: Any indoor office space, work area, or public location owned, leased, or rented by the City.
- Smoking: The act of burning, inhaling, exhaling smoke from, or possessing a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other smoking substance, or inhaling/exhaling smoke/vapor from an electronic smoking device (e.g., e-cigarette).
- Vehicle: Any City-owned, leased, or rented self-propelled vehicle.
- Enforcement:
- Department heads/supervisors ensure no smoking in facilities/vehicles.
- Methods:
- Posting appropriate signs
- Asking smokers to refrain from smoking citing the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act, City ordinances, and this policy.
- Violations: Violators may face Class V misdemeanor charges under Nebraska law. Other disciplinary actions may be taken including disciplinary action for City employees, as dictated by internal union contracts or Chapter 23 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
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