Smoking Policy

Policy Administrator: Vice President for Facilities & Operations

Authority: N.J.S.A. 26:3D-56; N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13

Effective Date: July 26, 2010; February 16, 2011; July 19, 2023

Index Cross-References:

Policy File Number: VI-90

Approved By: Board of Trustees

Smoking poses a significant risk to the health of both the smoker and the non-smoker. State law prohibits smoking of tobacco products and the use of electronic smoking devices in all enclosed indoor places of public access and workplaces, with few exceptions (N.J.S.A. 26:3D-56). Smoking and use of electronic smoking devices are prohibited in all facilities, including University owned and rented vehicles, breezeways, vestibules, walkways and parking lots. Smoking is permitted on the Galloway campus only within designated smoking areas. Stockton’s Atlantic City, Hammonton, Manahawkin, and Woodbine locations are 100% smoke free.

All buildings in the residential hall complexes are designated as smoke-free; therefore, all residents and guests are prohibited from smoking in any residence hall or apartment- style building. Smoking is also prohibited within 50 feet of the entrances to all residential buildings. In addition, no candles, ignitable lanterns, incense, flammable accelerants or similar products are permitted in any buildings.

All Stockton employees, students and visitors are required to comply with this policy. Normal administrative disciplinary procedures or the appropriate negotiated agreement grievance procedure will prevail for employee violators. Student violators may be called before the Campus Hearing Board. Violators may also be criminally charged in accordance with New Jersey statutes (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13).

Review History:

Policy Administrator 04/11/2023

Divisional Executive 04/11/2023

General Counsel 04/11/2023

Cabinet 04/13/2023

President 04/13/2023

Board of Trustees 07/19/2023