In an effort to promote a healthier educational environment, Central Alabama Community College has adopted a Clean Air Policy. Smoking poses a significant health risk to both smokers and nonsmokers. In addition, smoking can damage sensitive technical equipment and can be a safety hazard. Secondhand smoke can be annoying and is hazardous to non-smokers.
Definitions
- To "smoke" and "smoking" is defined as creating smoke, vapor, or any other type of emission by lighting a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or other smoking product including but not limited to electronic cigarettes or vapor cigarettes.
- To “smoke” and “smoking” is defined as puffing on, carrying or holding a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other tobacco and /or smoking product including but not limited to electronic cigarettes or vapor cigarettes.
- “Secondhand smoke” is defined as smoke, vapor, or any other type of emission emitted from lighted, smoldering or burning tobacco and/or smoking product from a person smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or other tobacco and/or smoking product including but not limited to electronic cigarettes or vapor cigarettes.
All locations of Central Alabama Community College are smoke-free and tobacco-free. This includes all indoor and outdoor facilities and properties belonging to Central Alabama Community College. Smoking and use of tobacco products is prohibited inside all vehicles that are owned, leased, or rented by the College. Metered-dose inhalers and nebulizers prescribed by a state licensed medical physician are allowed.
This policy shall be enforced according to the rules established in Central Alabama Community College Catalog & Student Handbook. Off-campus organizations, alumni, guests, and visitors using the College facilities must abide by the provisions of this policy. Failure to comply with this policy will constitute a violation of official college policy and may result in disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion or termination. It may also constitute a violation of State law and subject violators to associated civil penalties.