Smoking Procedure (63.10.06)College Policy Number/Title:
In accordance with Subtitle 6 of the Howard County Indoor Clean Air Act of 1988, Howard Community College recognizes the need to protect non-smokers from exposure to smoke while accommodating, when possible, individuals who choose to smoke. Therefore, smoking is not permitted in campus buildings.
Smokers may only use designated areas outside of buildings. Howard County Code 12.6 prohibits smoking within 15 feet of any public entrance to the buildings or in audience areas for outdoor events.
HCC has designated smoking areas on campus as follows: exterior rear of the nursing building, exterior of the Clark Library building near L100, portion of the Duncan Hall (ELB) porch facing the RCF Hall. Smoking citations in the amount of $20.00 will be issued by HCC security to anyone who smokes in undesignated areas. If payment is not received within 10 business days, a penalty is assessed at the rate of $25.00 per violation. All fines are made payable to Howard Community College at the cashier’s office. In addition to on-campus citations, Howard County imposes a $250 fine for smoking within 15 feet of any doorway.
Effective Date: 2/13/2009
