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Policy

In order to promote the health of our ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, faculty, staff, and visitors, all ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ campuses are designated as Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Environments. Smoking is defined as the burning of tobacco or any other material in any type of smoking equipment, including, but not restricted to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaporizers ("Vapes"), hookahs, cigars, or pipes. Smoking is prohibited at all times in all prohibited areas. The use of any tobacco product, including chewing tobacco, is also prohibited.

Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-owned facilities and on the grounds of any University-owned property. This includes all buildings owned or controlled by ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, shelters, indoor and outdoor facilities, natural areas, indoor and outdoor theatres, bridges, walkways, sidewalks, residence halls, parking lots, and street parking and garages controlled by the University, (including inside personal vehicles parked on University property). Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on sidewalks that adjoin University property. Smoking and tobacco use are also prohibited in any vehicle or equipment owned, leased, or operated by ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ.

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ actively promotes and provides smoking cessation assistance and nicotine replacement therapy to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, faculty, and staff, as well as to their benefit-eligible spouses. Many services are provided at no cost or a reduced cost. Interested employees should contact . Interested ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs should contact .

Violations

Faculty, staff, and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs violating this policy are subject to University disciplinary action. Violators may also be subject to prosecution for violation of Ohio’s Smoking Ban (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3794). Visitors who violate this policy may be denied access to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ campuses and may ultimately be subject to arrest for criminal trespass.

Related Form(s)

Not applicable.

Additional Resources and Procedures

FAQ

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Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2027

Responsible Officers

Sr. Vice President of Finance and Business Services

Legal Reference

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3794

Compliance Policy

No

Recent Revision History

 Edited September 2024

Reference ID(s)

• MUPIM 16.13
• OAC 3339-16-13

Reviewers

Sr. Vice President of Finance and Business Services