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Board Policy 3570 Smoke and Tobacco Free Campus
The El Camino Community College District prohibits the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes,
cigars, snuff, snus, water pipes, pipes, hookahs, chew and any other non-combustible
tobacco product.
As a leader in the community, El Camino College recognizes its responsibility to exercise
leadership through the creation of a smoke and tobacco-free environment for all students,
employees and visitors at all El Camino College facilities and vehicles.
Smoke-Free means that smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of
unregulated nicotine products (e.g., “e-cigarettes”) will be strictly prohibited in indoor
and outdoor spaces including parking lots. The policy will apply to all El Camino
College facilities, whether owned or leased. Sale and advertising of tobacco products is
prohibited in college owned and occupied buildings and in college publications and
website.
Enforcement will be primarily educational, with an emphasis on cessation resources. It
will be the responsibility of all members of the District to observe and follow established
guidelines.
Informational materials and cessation resources are available to assist in the ongoing
efforts to enhance awareness and foster compliance.
Reference:
California Government Code Section 7597-7558
Health and Safety Code Section 118875-118915
Labor Code 6404.5
El Camino College
Adopted: 2/17/15
