Smoking and/or using Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) by faculty, staff, students, and visitors are prohibited inside facilities owned or leased by the University (including all on-Grounds housing facilities) and in University-owned vehicles. This activity is also prohibited (1) within 25 feet of all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows; and (2) in any outside area adjacent to a facility whose configuration and/or other physical conditions allow smoke/vapor either to enter and affect the internal environment or to unduly affect the environment of those entering or exiting the facility.

Virginia law prohibits the purchase and possession of tobacco products, nicotine vapor products (e-cigarettes), and alternative nicotine products by anyone under 21 years of age (with the exception of active-duty military personnel).

1. Responsibilities:
   The Office of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for assisting:

   • Departments, upon request, in the evaluation of designated outside smoking/vaping areas to comply with this policy.
   • Departments and Facilities Management in the determination of appropriate signage to be posted.

   All members of the University community are responsible for:

   • Observing this policy.
   • Promoting compliance with the policy by all visitors to the University.

   Each supervisor, manager, department head, director, dean, etc., is responsible for enforcing the provisions of this policy in their areas of respective accountability.

2. Compliance with Policy:
   Failure to comply with the requirements of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with relevant University policies as well as prosecution in accordance with state and federal law.

   Direct questions about this policy to Environmental Health and Safety or Total Rewards.