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Ord.2164 Page 7 D. No person shall intimidate or harass any person who seeks compliance with this chapter. No person shall intentionally or recklessly expose another person to smoke in response to that person's effort to achieve compliance with this Chapter. E. Causing, permitting, aiding, or abetting a violation of any provision of this Chapter shall also constitute a violation of this Chapter. Section 9.26.050. Required signage. A. "No smoking" signs or the international "no smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicuously posted at each of the following areas where smoking is prohibited by this chapter: 1. On the outside of each enclosed building of a multifamily rental apartment but only if the building contains six or more units; 2. At all enclosed common areas; and 3. At all unenclosed common areas with improvements that facilitate physical activity including playgrounds and swimming pools. B. No signs are required by this chapter in any unit. C. The signs required by this chapter shall be maintained by the landlord. D. The absence of any sign required by this chapter shall not be a defense to a violation of this chapter. E. The provisions of this section 9.26.050 shall go into effect 180 days after the effective date of this ordinance. Section 9.26.060. Required and implied lease terms. A. Every lease or other rental agreement for the occupancy of a unit in a multifamily rental apartment entered into, renewed, or continued month-to-month 180 days after the effective date of this ordinance shall include the following: 1. A provision stating in substance that it is a material breach of the rental agreement for the tenant, or any other person subject to the control of the tenant or present by invitation or permission of the tenant, to: (a) smoke in any common area other than a designated smoking area; (b) smoke in a unit; or (c) violate any law regulating smoking anywhere on the property. 2. A clear description of all areas on the property where smoking is allowed or prohibited. 3. A provision expressly conveying third-party beneficiary status to all tenants and lawful occupants of the multifamily rental apartment as to the smoking provisions of the agreement.