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I L <br /> �Z <br /> ANDOVER <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> SUBJECT <br /> Andover Parks and Recreation Tobacco-Free Policy <br /> POLICY STATEMENT <br /> The city of Andover is committed to the quality of life for all residents,therefore, we believe that: <br /> 1. Tobacco product use in proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or watching <br /> recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others. <br /> 2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus <br /> 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, and the use of <br /> tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices. <br /> TOBACCO-FREE FACILITIES <br /> The City of Andover does not allow the use of tobacco products on City-owned parkland,park <br /> facilities, open space or joint city/school district properties except within the confines of a vehicle in a <br /> designated parking area. <br /> COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES <br /> The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco-free park policy is through voluntary compliance: <br /> 1. Appropriate City-owned parkland,park facilities, open space or joint City/school district <br /> properties will be signed. <br /> 2. City of Andover staff will meet with activity organizations and/or leaders or coaches to discuss <br /> the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco-free"regulations. <br /> 3. City of Andover staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance <br /> and help to promote awareness of the tobacco-free policy. <br /> Policy Adoption Date: 9/21/04 <br />