New York State Smoking Regulations New York State's Clean Indoor Act was enacted on January 1, 1990. This Act prohibits smoking in most public places. The smoking regulations pertaining to Vassar are as follows. Smoking is prohibited in all classrooms, elevators, restrooms, medical facilities, gyms and the Retreat. It is also prohibited in lobbies, hallways, auditoriums, and locker rooms.
Smoking is permitted indoors only in designated areas.
Smoking is permitted outside on the Retreat Deck, and in the designated area of the Mug during regularly scheduled hours of operation only. Smoking is prohibited in all Residence Hall areas which students use in common. Smoking areas have been designated by the Office of Residential Life. Please check with the House Advisor or House President for information on each specific residence hall. Smoking standards in student rooms depend upon the occupants as do smoking standards in TA's and TH's.