Smoking

St. Mary’s College of Maryland establishes the following policy regarding smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and vape pens, and use of tobacco products. TheÌýGovernor’s Executive Order (01.01.1992.20) establishes guidelines upon which the St. Mary’s policy is based.Ìý

PolicyÌý

1. Buildings and VehiclesÌý
   1. Smoking or carrying any lighted tobacco product is prohibited in all state buildings and facilities.Ìý
   2. Smoking is prohibited in all state vehicles.Ìý
   3. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of all residential facilities, including (but not limited to), Residence Halls, Suites, Apartments, and Townhouses.ÌýÌý

EnforcementÌý

1. ResponsibilityÌý
   1. All employees and students share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policyÌýand have the responsibility for bringing it to the attention of visitors.Ìý
2. Conflict resolutionÌý
   1. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for resolving conflicts and investigating claims ofÌýemployees. The student conduct officer is responsible for resolving conflicts and investigatingÌýclaims of students.Ìý
   2. Disciplinary proceduresÌý
      1. For an employee found in noncompliance, the following shall result:Ìý
         1. For the first offense: be directed to Human Resources for counseling on theÌýprovisions of the Executive Order (verbal warning).Ìý
         2. For the second offense: be given a written reprimand.Ìý
         3. For a third offense: receive a suspension.Ìý
         4. For a fourth or subsequent offense: may result in termination of employment.Ìý
      2. For a student found in noncompliance, an incident report may be forwarded to theÌýstudent conduct officer for adjudication.Ìý