Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 232 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 232-6
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The purpose of this article is to restrict smoking in multi-dwelling buildings within the Incorporated Village of Island Park to protect the public health, safety and welfare against the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Section 232-6 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching goal of Chapter 232: limiting where smoking is permitted inside multi-dwelling residential buildings within the Incorporated Village of Island Park. The provision frames the entire article as a public-health measure aimed at reducing residents' exposure to secondhand smoke. It does not itself impose specific rules but sets the interpretive foundation for the restrictions that follow in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As operators of multi-dwelling buildings in the Incorporated Village of Island Park, property owners and managers should understand that Chapter 232, beginning with the purpose statement in § 232-6, is grounded in protecting residents from secondhand smoke. Compliant operators typically review the full article to understand how this stated purpose shapes the specific smoking restrictions that apply to their properties. Keeping this public-health rationale in mind can help inform how building rules and lease provisions are drafted to align with the chapter's intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 232-6 signals that the smoking restrictions in Chapter 232 exist specifically to protect the health and safety of people living in multi-dwelling buildings in Island Park from secondhand smoke. Tenants can point to this stated purpose when raising concerns about smoking-related issues under the article, as it underscores that the protections are resident-focused. Tenant-rights organizations or local village offices can be consulted for guidance on how this purpose provision connects to the enforceable rules elsewhere in Chapter 232.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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