Office of the Provost

Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook Chapter 1 -- General Policies

Tobacco Usage Policy

Fort Hays State University recognizes the health and safety hazards of tobacco products and therefore prohibits the use of tobacco products within all University buildings, facilities and vehicles owned by the University, as well as other designated exterior spaces.

Policy

Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited in all Fort Hays State University buildings and facilities, as well as any other designated exterior spaces.  All entrances to University buildings will be non-smoking within a radius of 30 feet.  

Complaints concerning violations of these regulations will be submitted to a committee formed by members of the Department of Facilities.

This policy will be effective June 1, 2008 and enforced in agreement with state statutes K.S.A. 21-4009 through 21-4013.

Adopted by President’s Cabinet (03-05-08)

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