Suggested Reasons to Quit Smoking 10 from www.NeverSmokeAgain.com 10 from webMD 12 from U.S. News & World Report 97 from www.Health.com 50 from Multicultural Advocates for Social Change On Tobacco 5 (Unofficial) MCCC-Related Reasons Save $$$ …better applied toward making your transfer plans even more promising. Benefit from full lung capacity and demonstrate excellent breathing technique while cheering for the home team or singing along at Kelsey Theatre. Let "asking for a light" have new meaning. Borrow from and contribute to the flame of wisdom of MCCC faculty, staff and students. Arrive at Commencement ceremonies with the sweet smell of success, not nicotine. Keep your Mercer connection alive and continue to pursue lifelong learning at MCCC. Resources, Assistance and Support College A free information packet, "Winning The Fight Against Tobacco," is available from the MCCC Office of Student Affairs (SC245; 570-3221). State New Jersey Quitnet NJ QUITLINE: 1-866-NJSTOPS (657-8677) UMDNJ Tobacco Dependence Program      732-235-8222 National 1-800-QUIT-NOW American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 American Heart Association 1-800-AHA-USA1 American Legacy Foundation American Lung Association 1-800-LUNG-USA www.becomeanex.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.smokefree.gov (National Cancer Institute)      1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)

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I. Reason for Policy

Mercer County Community College has a vital 
interest in maintaining a healthy and safe 
environment for its students, faculty, staff 
and visitors. Furthermore, the U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency has classified 
secondhand smoke as a “Group A" human 
carcinogen, which means there is no safe 
level of exposure.

II. Definitions

A. Smoking – means the burning of, inhaling 
   from, exhaling the smoke from, or the 
   possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, 
   pipe or any other matter or substance 
   which contains tobacco or any other 
   matter that can be smoked, or the
   inhaling of smoke or vapor from an 
   electronic smoking device.

B. Campus grounds or property – means any 
   land, building or structure, including 
   partially enclosed structures, or any 
   part of any such land, building, or 
   structure, which is owned, leased, or 
   occupied by the college; it includes, but 
   is not limited to, parking lots, athletic 
   fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, and 
   any other outdoor area under the control 
   of the college.

III. Policy Statement

A. Smoking Restrictions

   1. Mercer County Community College is 
      a smoke-free institution. Thus, the 
      following restrictions are put into 
      effect:
      a. Smoking on campus grounds is 
         prohibited.
      b. Smoking is prohibited at all times 
         in all college-owned or leased vehicles.

   2. This policy shall be incorporated in the room reservations 
      policy and procedure and other methods of granting permission 
      for individuals and groups to use college space or facilities.

B. Discipline/Fines

   Any employee or student who willfully violates this policy will 
   be subject to discipline according to established procedures. The 
   discipline will include a fine in the amount of $25 for the first 
   offense, $50 for the second offense, and $100 for each subsequent 
   offense. Visitors who refuse to comply with this policy may be 
   escorted off the premises by security staff.