Ohio Admin. Code 3342-5-12.8 - Administrative policy regarding smoking at Kent state university
(A)
Purpose. Kent state university is dedicated to
providing a healthy, comfortable and productive work and living environment for
its employees and students and adhering to the smoking prohibition requirements
in section
Chapter 3794. of the Revised Code.
(B)
Smoking shall be
prohibited specifically in the following places at Kent state university:
(1)
All university
buildings and vehicles.
(2)
All outdoor events with seating, such as but not
limited to, athletic events, concerts or other performances, award ceremonies
and public speakers.
(3)
All residence halls.
(4)
Any exterior
structure which is considered an enclosed area by law. This means an area with
a roof or other overhead coverings of any kind and walls or side coverings.
Such structures include but are not limited to a bus shelter, concession stand
or tent.
(C)
"Smoking permitted" areas:
(1)
Outdoor areas at
least
20
feet
away from the entrance, overhang, windows, vents, loading dock or other
openings to a building or other structure.
(2)
Receptacles for
disposing cigarette litter will be provided in selected areas where smoking is
permitted.
(D)
Smoking tobacco will not be sold or distributed free of
charge on Kent state university campuses.
(E)
Smoking cessation
support will be made available periodically to members of the university
community wishing to cease smoking.
(F)
The success of
creating and maintaining a smoke-free environment will depend upon the
thoughtfulness, consideration and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. 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, building curator, dean of the regional campus, or in
accordance with reporting guidelines provided by the Ohio department of
health.
(G)
"Smoking prohibited" signs will be posted in accordance
with Chapter 3794. of the Revised Code.
Replaces: 3342-5- 12.8
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3341.01
Rule Amplifies: 3341.01, 3341.04
Prior Effective Dates: 12/17/1993, 5/5/1994, 10/3/2005, 2/12/2007, 6/1/2007
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