Paradise Lakes Condominium’s Smoking Policy

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Condominium Ownership of Paradise Lakes Resort Condominium (the “Declaration”) provides that Paradise Lakes Condominium Association, Inc., (the “Association”) is responsible for management and operation of the Paradise Lakes Resort Condominium; and

WHEREAS, Section 19.18 of the Declaration authorizes the Association to adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the condominium property for the safety and well-being of the residents; and

WHEREAS, Section 19.12 of the Declaration, and Section Q of the Association’s Rules and Regulations, generally prohibit conduct which constitutes a nuisance to other residents; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to adopt a no smoking policy on common elements and limited common elements to protect the health and safety of the owners and residents, abate the common nuisance and potential health hazards caused by second-hand smoke, and decrease conflicts among residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board as follows:

1. The above recitations are incorporated herein and made a part hereof
2. Effective immediately, smoking as defined below, shall be prohibited on the common elements and limited common elements.
3. Smoking is only permitted within the boundaries of the individual units and in any outdoor smoking areas that may be designated by Board of Directors from time to time (if any).
4. Smoking in violation of these restrictions shall constitute a nuisance in violation of the terms and provisions of the Declaration of Condominium.
5. As used herein, and as may be used in any other document governing the Association, the term “smoking” shall include the burning, inhaling, exhaling, breathing, carrying, or otherwise handling, controlling or possessing any lit or smoldering product in any form of cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, electronic cigarette, hookah, or other similar heated or lit product.
6. All unit owners, tenants, occupants, agents, invitees, guests, friends, or family members, shall be governed by and shall comply with the terms of this Resolution, the Association’s governing documents, and any provision of the Florida Statutes as amended from time to time, and the provisions of all such documents shall be deemed to be incorporated herein. The Association may enforce the provisions of this Resolution by appropriate means, including, without limitation, the expenditure of funds of the Association, the employment of legal counsel, the commencement of legal actions, and the levying of fines and/or suspension for any violations in accordance with the Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time. In any