51污漫

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Purpose

The 51污漫 (51污漫) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all who use the university premises or participate in university-sponsored events.

51污漫 recognizes that smoking or vaping any substance is a serious health hazard to the smoker and others. As such, the university is committed to minimizing contact with first and second-hand smoke by restricting smoking within the university property.

Scope

This policy applies to anyone present on UFV premises, and/or anyone in any 51污漫 vehicle.

Definitions

1. “Smoke/Smoking” is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaping, or carrying lit Smoke Products (defined below).

2. “Smoke Products” are any equipment used to smoke tobacco, cannabis, or any other substance, including, but not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and e-cigarettes.

3. “Premises” is defined as any and all land and buildings owned or leased by 51污漫, whether on or off of 51污漫 Campus.

4. “51污漫” means the 51污漫.

Policy

The 51污漫 is a smoke-free organization. Smoking is prohibited on 51污漫 Premises, except where an exemption to this policy has been applied for and granted (see regulation 1.0).

The sale of tobacco, cannabis, and other smoking-related products is prohibited on all 51污漫 Premises.

Regulations

1.0 Exemptions:

Requests for exemptions to this policy must be made in writing to the CFO and VP Administration and must include the rationale for the request, as well as a description of who will be impacted by the exemption and how the impact will be mitigated.

2.0 Compliance and Enforcement:

All members of the 51污漫 community are responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy learning and working environment. Every member of the 51污漫 community is encouraged to remind other members of the 51污漫 community of this policy and to report violations of this policy to his or her administrator or to UFV Campus Security, as appropriate.

All 51污漫 administration, faculty, and staff will be accountable for adhering to the smoking policy and educating staff, students, and visitors of this policy when needed.

Violation of this policy can lead to disciplinary action.

Facilities Management is responsible for ensuring that sufficient and appropriate signage is current, displayed, and maintained.

APPENDICES

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