Smoking Policy

On January 1, 1990, New York State smoking legislation became effective.  The statute imposes strict limitations on smoking in indoor areas open to the public as of January 1, 1990, and requires employers to establish a smoking policy with the primary goal of providing non-smoking employees with a smoke-free environment as of April 1, 1990.

In compliance with both the spirit and letter of the New York State legislation, St. Lawrence University supports the rights of employees, students, and visitors to have a smoke-free environment while on University premises.  Whenever there is a question of preference between a smoker or non-smoker, the non-smoker’s preference will prevail.  This policy will be in effect for employees, students, and visitors as of January 1, 1990.

Smoking will be prohibited in all University-owned indoor areas and vehicles used for institutional purposes such as: auditoriums, buses, vans, cars, classrooms, dining halls, elevators, rest rooms, hallways, gymnasium, lecture hall, lounges, meeting rooms, medical facilities, office and work areas shared or exposed to employees, students and visitors. Smoking is also prohibited in all University-owned residences (e.g. halls, townhouses, Greek houses, cottages and suites).
Smoking is prohibited with 25 feet of all university-owned buildings, with the exception of the main entrance to Brewer Bookstore.

The University will participate in providing smoking cessation information and programs to students and employees who may wish to stop smoking.  It is the responsibility of all employees, students, and visitors to abide by this policy.  Supervisors/Managers will be responsible for communicating and enforcing this policy in the same manner as all University policies.