200-31 Smoking, Tobacco use, and Electronic Cigarettes

Question 1

All employees shall comply with Code of Ordinances City of Houston, Texas, Chapter ____, which regulates smoking in public places.

Answer 1

21, Article IX - Smoking

Question 2

In addition to the ordinance, employees are prohibited from using any tobacco product or electronic cigarette or ____ in any City owned building, enclosed area, or vehicle.

This includes all premises and properties owned, leased, rented, or controlled by the City.

Prohibited areas also include all stairwells, concourse areas, restrooms, elevators, etc. within City controlled facilities.

Answer 2

charging an electronic cigarette

Question 3

Employees are also prohibited from charging an electronic cigarette using any City owned or leased equipment including, but not limited to, ____

Answer 3

computers

Question 4

Electronic Cigarette:

Answer 4

Also known as e-cigarette or e-cig, is an electronic cigarette or any other device that simulates smoking by using a mechanical heating element, battery, or electronic circuit to deliver nicotine or other substance to the individual inhaling from the device.

Question 5

Smoking:

Answer 5

Inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product, plant material, or other combustible substance.

Question 6

Employees wearing any department uniform shall not use any tobacco product or electronic cigarette at any time while…

Answer 6

on or off duty and in public view.

Question 7

While on duty, non-uniformed employees and plainclothes officers:

a.
May use tobacco products or electronic cigarettes outdoors, but only…

Answer 7

during meal periods and authorized breaks.

Question 8

While on duty, non-uniformed employees and plainclothes officers:

b.
Shall not be within ____ feet of an entrance or exit of any City controlled facility while using any tobacco product or electronic cigarette.

Answer 8

25

Question 9

While on duty, non-uniformed employees and plainclothes officers:

c.
Shall not use any tobacco product or electronic cigarette at or near any…

Answer 9

police scene or incident.

Question 10

While on duty, non-uniformed employees and plainclothes officers:

d.
Shall not use any tobacco product or electronic cigarette near any…

Answer 10

uniformed employee while in public view.