Rule 3339-16-13 | Smoke- and tobacco-free environment.
In order to promote the health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, all Miami university campuses are designated as smoke- and tobacco-free environments. Smoking is defined as the burning of tobacco or any other material in any type of smoking equipment, including, but not restricted to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, hookahs, cigars, or pipes. Smoking is prohibited at all times in all prohibited areas. The use of any tobacco product, including chewing tobacco, is also prohibited.
Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all Miami university-owned facilities and on the grounds of any university-owned property. This includes all buildings owned or controlled by Miami university, shelters, indoor and outdoor facilities, natural areas, indoor and outdoor theatres, bridges, walkways, sidewalks, residence halls, parking lots, and street parking and garages controlled by the university, (including inside personal vehicles parked on university property). Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on sidewalks that adjoin university property. Smoking and tobacco use are also prohibited in any vehicle or equipment owned, leased, or operated by Miami university.
Miami university actively promotes and provides smoking cessation assistance and nicotine replacement therapy to students, faculty, and staff, as well as to their benefit-eligible spouses and domestic partners. Many services are provided at no cost or a reduced cost. Interested employees should contact employee health and well-being. Interested students should contact student health services.
Violations. Faculty, staff, and students violating this policy are subject to university disciplinary action. Violators may also be subject to prosecution for violation of Ohio's smoking ban (Chapter 3794. of the Revised Code). Visitors who violate this policy may be denied access to Miami university campuses and may ultimately be subject to arrest for criminal trespass.
Supplemental Information
Amplifies: 3339.1
Prior Effective Dates: 10/31/2002, 10/17/2007, 8/20/2008, 11/14/2009, 9/13/2012, 9/12/2013, 3/6/2015