ADC (GBED)

(JICG)

(KH)

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 Epsom School District facility, on the grounds of any Epsom School District facility, on District busses or at District-sponsored activities.
2. No person shall sell any tobacco product to a person under the age of 18.
3. Sale 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 students and employees who violate this policy will face disciplinary action as prescribed by the district. In addition, adults may also be in violation of state laws punishable by court fines ranging from $100 to $750 and/or community service hours.

APPROVED: December, 1990

REAFFIRMED: November, 1994

REVISED: October, 1997