<p><strong>Village of Woodstock, Vermont</strong></p>
<p><strong>Townofwoodstock.org</strong></p>
<p><strong>Notice of Smokefree Parks Ordinance </strong></p>
<p>On January 10, 2023, the Trustees of the Village of Woodstock, Vermont, adopted the Ordinance for Smokefree Parks. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of these ordinances and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove these ordinances.</p>
<p>This Ordinance prohibits the use of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, and cannabis products in Village parks.</p>
<p>The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Woodstock Town Office at 31 the Green and may be examined during regular office hours.</p>
<p><strong>Citizen’s right to petition for vote:</strong></p>
<p>Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Village Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Trustees. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Trustees or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the Ordinance signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Village’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the Ordinance. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filled pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the Ordinance for the Control of Vehicles Driving to the Right shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.</p>
<p><strong>Person to contact:</strong></p>
<p>Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by calling the Municipal Manager at 802-457-3456 during regular office hours.</p>