Buildings and Facilities
Clean Air Policy - 6A2
- All buildings on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campuses shall be declared smoke-free.
- 410 ILCS 80/7 provides that a person who smokes in a public place established as a non-smoking area is guilty of a petty offense. Under 410 ILCS 80/8, a local board of health, or any individual personally affected by repeated violations may institute, in a circuit court, an action to enjoin violations of this act.
- As to enforcement, it is the responsibility of all members of the University community to see that smoke-free policies are followed.
- The Vice Chancellor for Administration, through the Office of Human Resources, shall circulate information regarding smoking areas, to educate the University community, and encourage compliance with the regulations.
Approved by Chancellor effective 7/1/95
This policy was issued on February 8, 2000, replacing the February 1, 1996 version.
Document Reference: 6A2
Origin: OP 1/14/82; OP 5/31/91; OP 4/21/95
