APPENDIX B SMOKING & VAPING/TOBACCO POLICY Updated August 14, 2023 BB&N is a smoke-free and vape-free campus. Because we believe that engaging in this behavior is a health hazard, we do not allow it in school buildings, in school vehicles, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. RATIONALE The use of tobacco products is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The use of tobacco products in schools and on school grounds is hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of students, employees and visitors. The nicotine in tobacco products and THC in cannabis products are highly addictive and can harm the brains of developing children. Even nicotine-free vaping products contain harmful chemicals with unknown long-term health e昀昀ects. DEFINITIONS Tobacco Product: Any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, nicotine or cannabis that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, vaped, snorted, sni昀昀ed, or ingested by any means. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, snu昀昀, as well as, electronic and vaping cartridges, regardless of nicotine content. Tobacco products do not include any FDA-approved products for smoking cessation or for other medical purposes. Tobacco Paraphernalia: Any device used to aid, light, burn, vaporize, ingest or consume any Tobacco Product as de昀椀ned in this Policy. RESTRICTIONS No person may, at any time, use a Tobacco Product in any school building on any school grounds, at any school athletic or school-sponsored event or in any vehicle used for school purposes. No student may, at any time, use or possess any Tobacco Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia in any school building, on any school grounds, at any school athletic or school-sponsored event or in any vehicle used for school purposes. When there is evidence that a student is in possession of any Tobacco Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia, BB&N administrators may con昀椀scate such items. PENALTIES Students who violate this Policy 昀椀rst will be referred to the guidance counselor, school nurse or other health or counseling service for health information, counseling, and referral. For subsequent violations, students may face discipline. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be noti昀椀ed of all violations and actions taken by BB&N. Employees who violate this Policy may face discipline, up to and including termination. Visitors who violate this Policy will be asked to refrain while on school property. Visitors who refuse to refrain will be asked to leave the premises. - 41 -