Smoking

Smoking poses a significant risk to the health of both the smoker and the non-smoker. 

The New Jersey Legislature finds tobacco to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death and that tobacco smoke constitutes a substantial health hazard to the non-smoking majority. The "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" prohibits smoking of tobacco products and the use of electronic smoking devices in all enclosed indoor places of public access and workplaces, with few exceptions (N.J.S.A. 26:3D-56). Therefore, smoking is prohibited on all campus property except within the gazebo structures specifically erected for such purpose.

All buildings in the residential hall complexes are designed as smoke-free; therefore, all residents and guests are prohibited from smoking in any residence hall or apartment-style building. No smoking is permitted in these facilities at any time. Additionally, no candles, ignitable lanterns, incense, flammable accelerants or similar products are permitted in any building.

All Stockton employees, students and visitors are required to comply with this policy. Normal administrative disciplinary procedures or the appropriate negotiated agreement grievance procedure will prevail for employee violators. Student violators will be called before the Campus Hearing Board. Violators may also be criminally charged with a disorderly persons offense and a penalty fine of up to $200 (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13).