Washington Administrative Code
Title 516 - Western Washington University
Chapter 516-52 - Health and safety
Section 516-52-001 - Smoking on campus

(1) Purpose. Western Washington University is dedicated to providing a healthful environment for all employees, students, and the public on campus. The university is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for anyone who does not wish to be affected by second-hand smoke.

(2) Smoke or smoking means the carrying, burning, or smoking of any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, vaporizing device, or any other lighted smoking equipment.

(3) Except as provided herein, smoking of all kinds is prohibited on university property. University property is all buildings, grounds, or assets owned or controlled by the university and the streets, sidewalks, plazas, parking lots to include all vehicles therein, and roadways within the boundaries of properties owned or controlled by the university. Smoking may be permitted for university-approved events such as cultural or religious uses, academic research, or theatrical productions. Advance vice president approval is required for event exemption.

(4) Any person violating this section may be subject to enforcement by the university police department. In addition, any employee, volunteer, or student who violates this section may be subject to disciplinary action.