Student Handbook Smoke-Free/Vape-Free Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

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Effective November 1, 2019, Randolph-Macon College is a Smoke-Free/Vape-Free/Tobacco-Free Campus. Smoking, vaping, and use of smokeless tobacco in any form is prohibited in College owned or managed facilities and on College property. Persons who are 21 years of age or older may use nicotine, vaping, or tobacco products on public property such as town streets or on the sidewalks that are immediately adjacent to any town street.

The College encourages smokers to help keep the town of Ashland and the environment clean by properly disposing of their smoking materials.

Enforcement

Students

Students are held accountable according to the provisions of the Student Conduct Code which includes the following violations:

B51   Tobacco or Nicotine Product Violation: Underage Purchase, Possession, or Sale of Nicotine or Tobacco Products—possessing, purchasing, or selling tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, and/or alternative nicotine delivery products under the age of 21.

B52   Tobacco or Nicotine Product Violation: Supplying Tobacco or Nicotine Products to a Minor—purchasing or providing tobacco products, nicotine vapor products, and or alternative nicotine delivery products for or to someone under the age of 21.

B53  Tobacco or Nicotine Product Violation: Randolph-Macon College is a Smoke-Free/Vape-Free/Tobacco-Free Campus. Smoking, vaping, and use of smokeless tobacco in any form is prohibited in College owned or managed facilities and on College property.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff are held accountable according to the policies and procedures outlined in their respective handbooks for addressing violations of College policy.

Cessation Support

The College offers support for students, faculty, and staff who wish to participate in nicotine cessation programs. Persons who wish to take advantage of smoking and nicotine cessation programs should see our AOD web page for assistance:

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