# Smoking of Tobacco Products

- **03-05 — Smoking of Tobacco Products**
    - **Arkansas State University - Jonesboro**
    - **Effective Date:** 08/01/10
    - **Number:** 03-05
    - **Section:** Administration
    - **Subject:** Smoking of Tobacco Products
    - Smoking is prohibited on the campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education in accordance with A.C.A. 6-60-801, et. seq., known as the Clean Air on Campus Act. Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any of the following: (a) lighted tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes; and (b) other lighted combustible plant material. Arkansas State University-Jonesboro also bans smokeless tobacco and all vaping devices including electronic cigarettes. This prohibition covers all buildings and property of Arkansas State University. This operating procedure sets out the enforcement procedures which will be followed by the University.
    - #### Compliance
        
        It is the responsibility of all members of the ASU community and visitors to comply with the Clean Air on Campus Act and Jonesboro Operating Procedures. Violations will be dealt with in a manner that is consistent with the law and university procedures. There will be no reprisals against anyone reporting violations of the Act.
    - #### Enforcement of Clean Air on Campus Act and Jonesboro Operating Procedure
        
        **1.** Anyone observed violating or suspected of being in violation of the Clean Air on Campus Act or Jonesboro Operating Procedure may initially be given a respectful verbal warning.
        
        **2.** If university police determine that an offense has occurred, an officer will issue a written warning. This will allow the violator to review the Act and Operating Procedure and adhere to them in the future. In addition to the written warning, if the violator is a faculty, staff, or student member of ASU, the violation will be reported to the employee's supervisor or to the Office of Student Conduct.
        
        **3.** University police will issue a citation to District Court on the second or subsequent offense. In addition to the citation, if the violator is a faculty, staff, or student member of ASU, the violation will be reported to the employee's supervisor or to the Office of Student Conduct.
        
        Approved by Dr. Hudson on 12/17/2014. Revised on 02/23/2015.