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(1) In every building or enclosed area in which smoking is prohibited by section 6.230 of this code, a “No Smoking” sign shall be conspicuously posted by the owner, manager, or other person having control of the building or area. The signs shall be of a form and size approved by the city manager and contain a reference that regulation is by sections 6.225 to 6.240 of this code.

(2) At primary entrances to public places or publicly owned buildings in which smoking is prohibited by section 6.230 of this code, the owner or manager of such place or building shall post a “No Smoking” sign so that the sign is plainly visible from the outside of the entrance. The signs shall be of a form and size approved by the city manager and contain a reference that regulation is by sections 6.225 to 6.240 of this code.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface, or destroy any sign required by this section.

(4) No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an employee, applicant for employment, or customer because the employee, applicant, or customer reports or attempts to prosecute a violation of section 6.230 of this code.

(5) Any person who violates a provision of section 6.230 or 6.235, or any business, owner, or employer who permits a violation to occur, shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 6.990(12), an administrative civil penalty pursuant to section 6.995 of this code, or both such fine and penalty.

(Section 6.235 added by Ordinance No. 18721, enacted November 12, 1980; amended by Ordinance No. 20212, enacted September 25, 2000, effective October 26, 2000; and Ordinance No. 20338, enacted March 4, 2005, effective April 3, 2005; subsection (5) administratively amended by Ordinance No. 20338.)