1006 Tobacco Use, Smoking and Vaping Policy

Policy Details 

Policy Name: Tobacco Use, Smoking & Vaping  

Policy Number: 1006  

Applicable Code/Law: WAC 70.160  

Policy 

The policy of Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is to prohibit smoking or vaporizing (“vaping”) of any substance including but not limited to tobacco, marijuana, or other herbal or chemical products on College property and at any College-sponsored events. The use of other tobacco products, such as smokeless or chewing tobacco, is also prohibited at all times on all College property with the exception of FDA approved nicotine replacement therapy products or similar products for the purpose of cessation. College property includes sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas, forested areas, recreational areas, buildings and any vehicles owned, rented, or leased by the College. 

Consumption of marijuana in any form is illegal under federal law, and is prohibited at all times on College property and at all College events.  

The College may designate specific, signed locations (“designated smoking shelters”) outside of the primary areas of the campus where tobacco products may be smoked or “vaped” provided there is no disruption of other College activities. The inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of any lit smoking material (including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, or pipes) is prohibited on College property outside of designated smoking areas. Smoking materials must be extinguished prior to entering College property and all products in use must be disposed of properly. Improper disposal includes spitting smokeless tobacco product, littering, or anything that creates a fire hazard. 

Approvals 

Recommended by College Council: 4/10/18  

Recommended by Executive Team: 6/12/18  

Reviewed/Approved by Board of Trustees: 6/8/70, 12/21/70, 7/18/18