ADC (GBED)
(JICG)
(KH)
CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
POLICY
ACCESS TO/USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
This Tobacco Use Policy is designed to comply with State Statute (Chapter 338) and to address the overwhelming evidence that smoking and other forms of tobacco use are dangerous to everyone exposed. Any situation that potentially exposes school children to an environment that contains smoking by-products and/or presents an opportunity for students to observe the use of tobacco is inappropriate, both from a health and an educational viewpoint.
1. No person shall use any tobacco product in any Chichester School District facility, on the grounds of any Chichester School District facility, on District buses or at District-sponsored activities.
2. No person shall sell any tobacco product to a person under the age of 18.
3. Sales of single cigarettes is prohibited.
4. No person under the age of 18 may purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or use any tobacco product.
5. No person shall distribute free tobacco products except in areas where minors are denied access.
Those who violate this policy may also be in violation of state laws punishable by court fines ranging from $100 to $750 and/or community service hours.