BREATHE EASY
(Tobacco Free College Policy)
Effective
August 1, 2010
Purpose
To set forth Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s policy to provide its
students, employees and visitors wiht a safe and healthful environment.
Being aware of the health hazards associated with smoking and the use
of other tobacco products, the Board of Trustees resolves that the college
provide a smoke-free and tobacco product-free environment. The college
recognizes that it has legal authority to prohibit tobacco use pursuant to
G.S.143-599.
Policy
The Board further resolves that effective August 1, 2010, there will be
no smoking or use of tobacco products permitted on Rowan-Cabarrus
campuses. This includes all buildings, facilities, college vehicles, walkways,
out-of-doors areas, campus grounds and parking lots.
Use or tobacco is prohibited by students, staff, faculty and visitors. For the
purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined as any type of tobacco product
including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, bidis,
hookahs, smokeless or spit tobacco or snuff.
The sale or free distribution of tobacco products, including
merchandise, on campus or at college sponsored events
is prohibited.
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