Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3352 - Wright State University › Chapter 3352-7 - Administration Generally › Section 3352-7-05 - Tobacco free policy

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Introduction. In
			 order to promote a healthy environment in which to work and learn for our
			 students, faculty, staff and visitors, Wright state university, through this
			 rule designates the Dayton and Lake (Campuses as tobacco-free spaces. Reports
			 by surgeon generals for almost fifty years indicate that there is no safe level
			 of cigarette smoke and tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and
			 disability in the United States. Furthermore, tobacco products are a leading
			 cause of fires and campus litter.
This rule is a reflection of the
				university's obligation to provide members of the university community and
				visitors an environment conductive to their health, safety and well-being. The
				policy also underscores the value the university places on research-based
				knowledge translated into practice.
This rule establishes procedures
				governing the use of tobacco and related products on Wright state university
				campuses that are in line with the recommendations of the Ohio board of regents
				as well as the campus committee charged with researching the
				issue
(B)
								Rule statement. Tobacco use, including the sale,
			 advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related
			 items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or
			 leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments,
			 and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is
			 also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or
			 operated by Wright state university.
This rule applies to anyone on campus
				including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients,
				volunteers, and contractor employees.
(C)
								Definitions.
(1)
									Tobacco - defined to include any product that contains
			 tobacco, is derived from tobacco or contains nicotine (or lobelia), that is
			 intended for human consumption, or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked,
			 heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. This
			 includes e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices, but does not
			 include any cessation product approved by the United states food and drug
			 demonstration for use as a medical treatment to reduce and eliminate nicotine
			 or tobacco dependence.
(2)
									University facilities - defined as any facility or
			 property owned, leased, or occupied by the university. This includes but is not
			 limited to: classrooms, restrooms, auditoriums and arenas, residence halls,
			 offices, lounges, dining area, recreational and athletic facilities, parking
			 lots, rooftops, storage areas, garages, sidewalks, bridges and other walkways,
			 and all extension locations.
(3)
									Tobacco promotion
			 - advertising, sales and distribution are prohibited on campus grounds, in all
			 university sponsored publications and at all university sponsored events.
			 University affiliated organizations are prohibited from accepting any form of
			 contribution including but not limited to, financial support, gifts (such as
			 curriculum, book covers, speakers, etc.) or in-kind support from the tobacco
			 industry for the sponsorship or promotion of any event or activity affiliated
			 in any manner with the (college/university) or located on university
			 grounds.