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Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus Policy 621.00

Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus Policy 621.00
Johnson County Community College
Series: 600 Safety and Security
Section: Campus Security and Control

Cross-Reference: Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus Operating Procedure 621.01

Applicability: This Policy applies to the Johnson County Community College (“JCCC” or the “College) campus community, including all students, personnel, and visitors with respect to use of Tobacco and Smoke Products.

Purpose: The purpose of this Policy is to limit the use of Tobacco and Smoke Products to designated areas.

Definitions:

“Tobacco and Smoke Products” includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, electronic or “E” cigarettes, nicotine or chemical vaporizing devices, and other forms of chewing or smoking devices as defined by federal and state laws.

Statement:

The College supports a tobacco-free and smoke-free learning and working environment. Use of Tobacco and Smoke Products is prohibited in any College building or property except in the outdoor designated areas.

Use of Tobacco and Smoke Products is permitted in an individual’s automobile. However, cigarette butts, smokeless tobacco, nicotine cartridges, or any other types of waste from Tobacco and Smoke Products must be disposed of inside the vehicle.

Any violation of this Policy may be fined by the JCCC Police Department or subject to discipline as set forth in the Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus Operating Procedure 621.01.

Date of Adoption:
Revised: 04/19/2007, 04/21/2011, 11/20/14, 03/12/2026 (renumbered from 428.01)