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RAMSEY <br />PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> <br />SUBJECT <br /> <br />Ramsey Parks and Recreation Tobacco-Free Policy <br /> <br />POLICY STATEMENT <br /> <br />The city of Ramsey is committed to the quality of life for all residents, therefore, we <br />believe that: <br /> 1. Tobacco product use in proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or <br /> watching recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of <br /> others. <br /> 2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the <br /> ground, thus posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem. <br /> 3. As parents, leaders and coaches, and officials we are thought of as role models, <br /> and the use of tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their <br /> lifestyle choices. <br /> <br />TOBACCO-FREE FACILITIES <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey does not allow the use of tobacco products on City-owned parkland, <br />park facilities, open space or joint city/school district properties. <br /> <br />COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES <br /> <br />The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco-free park policy is through voluntary <br />compliance: <br /> 1. Appropriate City-owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint City/scho6l <br /> district properties will be signed. <br /> 2. City of Ramsey staff will meet with activity organizations and/or leaders or <br /> coaches to discuss the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco-free" <br /> regulations. <br /> 3. City of Ramsey staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor <br /> compliance. <br /> <br /> <br />