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An Ordinance amending Section 880-1, et seq., of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances by adding an exemption for “Drinking Establishments.”
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WHEREAS, on October 4, 2006, the Chief Executive signed Bill No. 2705-06, which will become effective January 2, 2007 as Sections 880-1 through 880-6 of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Executive and County Council believe that the following amendment will clarify the applicability of the recently enacted Allegheny County smoke free legislation to certain drinking establishments within the County;
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the Preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein
SECTION 2. Amendment of Section 880-1.
Section 880-1 of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
§880-1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
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(m) “Drinking Establishment” shall mean any Food or Beverage Establishment whose on-site sales of food for consumption on the premises comprises no more than 10% of gross sales of both food, non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages on an annual basis and having fewer than ten (10) employees. For the purposes of this section, any individual receiving compensation of any type from the food or beverage establishment for work performed, regardless of full or part time status, salary or hourly pay rate, benefit status, or any other employment shall be deemed to be an employee of that establishment.
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SECTION 3. Amendment of Section 880-2.
Section 880-2 of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
§880-2. Smoking Prohibited.
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(b) Exceptions. The provisions §880-2(a) shall not apply:
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(4) In Drinking Establishments opened p...
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