§ 20-600. Adoption of Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act by reference; prohibition on use of electronic delivery devices in public places.

(a)

The following terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Indoor area means all space between a floor and a ceiling that is bounded by walls, doorways, or windows, whether open or closed, covering more than 50 percent of the combined surface area of the vertical planes constituting the perimeter of the area. A wall includes any retractable divider, garage door, or other physical barrier, whether temporary or permanent. A 0.011 gauge window screen with an 18 by 16 mesh count is not a wall.

Public place means any enclosed, indoor area used by the general public, including, but not limited to, restaurants; bars; any other food or liquor establishment; retail stores and other commercial establishments; educational facilities other than public schools, as defined in [Minn. Stats.] § 120A.05, subds. 9, 11, and 13; hospitals; nursing homes; auditoriums; arenas; meeting rooms; and common areas of rental apartment buildings.

(b)

Minnesota Statutes §§ 144.411 to 144.417 are hereby adopted by reference and are made a part of this article as if set out in full.

(c)

The use of electronic delivery devices is prohibited in all public places.

( Ord. No. 2014-11 , § 3, 8-4-2014)