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The College is a 100% tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in any College buildings, facilities, vehicles, or property owned, leased, or operated by the College including all outside areas. The sale or free distribution of tobacco products, including merchandise, is also prohibited. This policy applies to all College employees, students, vendors, contractors, and visitors to campus.
Definitions
Tobacco is defined as all products delivered from, or containing tobacco, including and not limited to those listed below.
• Cigarettes
• Cigars, cigarillos
• Pipes or hookah
• Smokeless tobacco
• Electronic cigarettes or vaporized nicotine
Tobacco use is defined as smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other use of tobacco products.
Prohibition
All individuals shall comply with the policy. It is the responsibility of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to observe, adhere to, and respect the College’s tobacco-free policy. Citations and fines are imposed for using tobacco. Failure to adhere to the policy could result in disciplinary action for students and employees. Littering the remains of tobacco products or any other waste product on college property is further prohibited.
Public Education
The College shall post appropriate signage on the campus educating students, employees, and visitors that the College is a tobacco-free campus and use other methods to further inform and educate the public of this prohibition.
June 13, 2022
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