The possession or use of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, electronic cigarettes/vaporizer pens, e-liquids, or other vapor products is prohibited in the following locations:
● School grounds.
● School buildings.
● School parking lots.
● School playing fields.
● School buses and other District vehicles.
● Off-campus school-sponsored events.
For purposes of this policy, smoking shall mean all uses of tobacco, e-liquids, or other vapor products as listed above.
Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.
The prohibitions do not apply to an adult when possession or use of the tobacco products, e-liquids or other vapor products are for demonstration purposes as a necessary instructional component of a tobacco prevention or cessation program that is:
● Approved by the school.
● Established in accord with Arizona Revised Statute 15-712.
No person shall use marijuana in any of the above listed locations.
Adopted: September 26, 2017
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-3622
15-341
15-712
36-798.03
36-2802
20 U.S.C. 6083
20 U.S.C. 7181
20 U.S.C. 7183
CROSS REF.:
GBED - Smoking by Staff Members
JICG - Tobacco Use by Students
KFA - Public Conduct on School Property