campus smoking policy

Executive Order 1108  

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has a responsibility to its students and employees to provide a safe and healthful learning and working environment. The University recognizes the harmful effects of involuntary contact with smoke.

Areas Where Smoking is Prohibited:

Effective September 1, 2017, smoking, tobacco, and vaping is prohibited on university property, facilities, grounds, parking structures, private vehicles parked on university grounds, university-owned vehicles and structures owned or leased by the university. The use, sale, distribution or advertising of tobacco products is prohibited on the campus. In addition, no organization sanctioned by the university will be able to accept money or sponsorships from companies or other entities engaged in the manufacturing of tobacco products; and the university cannot accept gifts or grants from tobacco companies. Also, university publications can’t accept any form of advertising of tobacco products.

Areas Where Smoking is Permitted:

The use, sale, distribution or advertising of tobacco products is prohibited on the campus.

Compliance with Policy:

Effective implementation of the Campus Smoking Policy depends upon the courtesy, sensitivity, and cooperation of all members of the campus community. Students and employees are required to abide by all university policies in their day-to-day activities at CSUDH.

Scope of Policy:

Effective September 1, 2017, smoking, tobacco, and vaping is prohibited on university property, facilities, grounds, parking structures, private vehicles parked on university grounds, university-owned vehicles and structures owned or leased by the university. The use, sale, distribution or advertising of tobacco products is prohibited on the campus.

Notification of Policy:

Notification of this policy to members of the campus community and visitors shall be made by including the policy in the University Catalog, Schedule of Classes and the University Website. New employees will be notified of the policy by the Human Resources Management Office upon employment.

Reporting of Violations of the Policy:

Violations of this policy should be reported to the appropriate administrator. There shall be no reprisals against anyone seeking assistance in enforcing this policy.

Effective Date of Policy:

Effective September 1, 2017