USC Tobacco Policy

Here are excerpts from the new USC Tobacco Policy, which does apply at USC Lancaster.  For the full policy, see Tobacco Free USC.

I. Smoking and use of all tobacco products is prohibited in all USC-owned or -leased buildings, buildings on university-owned land, all university vehicles and in designated outdoor areas including:

* Entrances, balconies, decks, patios and outside stairways to buildings and outdoor passageways to entrances, decks, patios and stairways

* Within twenty-five (25) feet of a building or an air intake unit/opening

* Courtyards or other areas where air circulation may be impeded by architectural, landscaping or other barriers

IV. Enforcement for the policy is the responsibility of each member of the Carolina community. Faculty, staff, and/or students are expected to enforce the policy for their facilities and/or sponsored activities.

V. Violations of this policy are covered by existing faculty and staff employment policies and student conduct regulations and as such will be responded to within the realm, responses, and consequences allowed by those policies or regulations.