“Smoking,” as used in this policy, means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, water pipe, or electronic cigarette. “Tobacco products," as used in this policy, include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff), and water pipes (hookah).
This policy is based on scientific evidence and concerns regarding the negative effects of the use of tobacco products, both on the user and, where the product is smoked, on others who may be exposed to the exhale.
Smoking and the use of all tobacco products, as well as littering the campus with the remains of any tobacco products, is prohibited at all times and at all locations on the campus of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, including University-owned and leased facilities, properties, grounds, and any vehicle parked on campus regardless of ownership.
This includes but is not limited to the following:
- The interior of all University-owned buildings;
- All outside property or grounds of the campus, including sidewalks, parking lots, parking decks, and recreational areas;
- All partially enclosed areas such as walkways, breezeways, patios, porches, gazebos, tents;
- Within any University-owned vehicles, including buses, vans, shuttles, golf carts, and all other University vehicles;
- All indoor and outdoor athletics venues and facilities; and
- All other real property, buildings, and facilities under the primary control of the University.
This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors. Organizers and attendees at public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events, cultural events, and athletic events using University-owned facilities, grounds, and properties are required to abide by this University policy. Organizers of such events are responsible for communicating to attendees the policies of the University and for enforcing this policy.
Additionally, the advertising, sale, or free sampling of tobacco products via University-controlled venues, signage, and outlets is prohibited on campus, regardless of the vendor.
Exclusions: Smoking may be permitted for controlled research, educational, theatrical, or religious ceremonial purposes, with prior written approval of the Dean, Director, or Unit Head responsible for the facility.
Smoking may also be permitted on properties the University owns but leases or otherwise conveys an interest (e.g., an easement) for a non-University party, according to the provisions of the applicable lease or agreement and with the prior approval of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.
