Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A)
Kent state
university is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and productive work
and living environment for its employees and students. To this effect, smoking
and tobacco use is prohibited on all Kent state university campuses and
university property. This policy is not meant to replace or prevent adherence
by the university community to the smoking prohibition requirements in Chapter
3794. of the Revised Code.
(B)
Definition.
(1)
"Smoking" for the
purposes of this policy means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any
lighted or heated product intended for inhalation in any manner or in any form.
"Smoking" also includes the use of an apparatus including but not limited to an
electronic smoking device, mod box, or electronic nicotine delivery system
(ENDS) that creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the
use of any other smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the
prohibition of smoking in this rule.
(2)
"Tobacco use" for
the purposes of this policy means the use of nicotine, tobacco-derived or
containing products, and plant based products including products intended to
mimic tobacco products, oral tobacco or other similar products.
(C)
Scope.
All members of the university community are subject to this policy including
employees, students, visitors, volunteers, patients, and customers. This policy
applies to all university owned, operated, or leased property (collectively
"university property"). Smoking or tobacco use in personal vehicles on
university property will not be allowed.
(D)
Implementation.
(1)
The success of creating and maintaining a smoke-free
and tobacco-free environment will depend upon the thoughtfulness, consideration
and cooperation of the entire university community. All employees and students
share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy. Problems
should be brought to the attention of the appropriate administrator, or in
accordance with reporting guidelines provided by the Ohio department of
health.
(2)
The university will not advertise smoking or tobacco
products on university property or at any university-sponsored event or
university owned or sponsored media.
(E)
Exceptions.
(1)
FDA approved
nicotine replacement therapy will be allowed (e.g., patches, gum, inhalers, and
lozenges).
(2)
Smoking or tobacco use may be permitted for controlled
research, educational, clinical, or religious ceremonial purposes with prior
approval of the appropriate administrator.
(F)
Signage. Signage
shall be placed appropriately on entrances and exits from buildings and
structures on university property, including parking areas, and on university
owned or leased vehicles.
(G)
Enforcement.
(1)
The success of
this rule relies on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of
smokers and nonsmokers alike. Any student who repeatedly refuses to abide by
this rule may be referred to student conduct. Repeat violations by any faculty
or staff member shall be handled through normal employment procedures for
violation of university rules and procedures.
(2)
Visitors,
contractors, and other individuals on campus who are in violation of this rule
should be immediately reminded of and directed to comply with this rule.
Continued violation of this rule may result in further action as deemed
necessary by the appropriate administrator.
Replaces: 3342-5- 12.8