If someone is smoking on UC property, feel free to say something.When you let someone know that their behavior has an impact on you in a respectful manner, you may be able to influence them to make a change.
You mayyield better results by requesting that the smoker modify their behavior(could you kindly move to location X?) rather than criticizing their choice to smoke, describing the negative health effects of smoking, or citing campus policies.
- "Excuse me, may I make a request? I'm working on keeping myself healthy lately, and I've noticed that I'm especially sensitive to smoke. Would you be willing to smoke somewhere else or put out your cigarette for the time being?"
- "Hello, I realize you wouldn't know this, but I have asthma/allergies and I would be really appreciative if you could smoke in a different location."
- "I don't like to be around cigarette smoke. I'll wait for you over here."
It may help to practice in advance how you would say something to different people (e.g. classmate, co-worker, stranger, etc.).
You cangivethis"thank you for not smoking" cardto peoplewho are smoking/vaping on campus.Print,or contacthpromo@berkeley.eduforpre-printedcards.
FAQs
What is the new regulation on flavored tobacco products in Berkeley? As part of the City of Berkeley's Tobacco Retail Permit 9.80. 031, all tobacco retailers are prohibited from selling any flavored tobacco products[1].
Is UC Berkeley smoke free? ›
Effective January 2, 2014, the University of California is a smoke/tobacco-free university. Smoking areas or smoking shelters will not be designated on University property. Please see a campus map that identifies the campus boundaries and areas in which smoking/tobacco use is not allowed.
What is the difference between tobacco free and smoke free? ›
“Tobacco free” emphasizes the health of all, including the smokeless tobacco user. “Smoke free” is primarily aimed at benefiting the health of non-smokers by reducing secondhand smoke exposure.
Can you smoke on UC Berkeley campus? ›
The approved locations are marked with a sign indicating "Designated Tobacco-Use Area. “ Smoking is strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces owned or leased by UC Berkeley. In addition, the sale and advertising of tobacco products on UC Berkeley owned or leased property is not permitted.
Can you smoke cigarettes in Berkeley? ›
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of multi-unit buildings, including: Individual residential units. Building's common areas. Attached outdoor areas, such as patios, balconies, and porches.
Can I still buy menthol cigarettes in California? ›
Reynolds declined to comment. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020 signed into law a ban on all flavored tobacco products - including menthol cigarettes and cotton candy-flavored vaping products - in response to concerns about a rise in e-cigarette and tobacco use by teenagers.
Can I smoke at UCLA? ›
Smoke Free Environment
The smoke and tobacco free policy includes all UCLA indoor and outdoor areas, including our hospitals and health-sciences campuses. The policy also prohibits other tobacco use, including vaping or hookah use, and also includes smoked marijuana.
Is Purdue a tobacco free campus? ›
STATEMENT OF POLICY
The use of Smoking Materials is prohibited on the West Lafayette Campus, except in designated smoking areas. The use of Smoking Materials is also prohibited in all vehicles owned or leased by Purdue University both on and off the campus.
Is USC a smoke free campus? ›
Use of Tobacco Products. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on university property. No ashtrays, receptacles or smoking shelters will be permitted. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in university-owned, operated or leased vehicles.
Does tobacco free mean nicotine-free? ›
A nicotine product can be labeled tobacco-free or tobacco-leaf-free if it doesn't have any tobacco leaf in its ingredients. However, this doesn't mean it lacks nicotine. Currently, tobacco-free nicotine is captured in one of two ways: Synthetic, or made in a lab.
Tobacco-free public places means that ALL indoor workplaces and indoor public places should be 100% smoke-free. Designating indoor spaces for smokers breaks these standards and is not in conformity with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control guidelines. Designated smoking areas should not be allowed indoors.
What cigarette has no nicotine? ›
Herbal cigarettes are tobacco-free and nicotine-free, but they are far from risk-free.
Is UC Berkeley a dry campus? ›
State law prohibits the unlicensed sale of alcoholic beverages. The campus has been advised by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control that this prohibition precludes the charge of admission for any event at which alcoholic beverages are served or otherwise provided.
What is not allowed in UC Berkeley dorms? ›
The possession, sale, use or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited in all University housing. Smoking is prohibited inside all residence halls and alcohol may only be consumed by residents who are 21 years of age and older in the privacy of their room.
Can I smoke in uni bathroom? ›
3.4 Smoking is prohibited in all University accommodation and halls of residence, including study bedrooms and all common areas and communal rooms, including lounges, kitchens and bathrooms.
Is flavored tobacco banned in the Bay Area? ›
On November 8, 2022, California voters upheld the state law, SB 793, prohibiting a tobacco retailer, or any of the tobacco retailer's agents or employees, from selling, offering for sale, or possessing with the intent to sell or offer for sale, most flavored tobacco products including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol ...
Is tobacco products banned in California? ›
The California law, SB 793, makes it illegal to “sell, offer for sale, or possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale, a flavored tobacco product or a tobacco product flavor enhancer.”
Where is it illegal to smoke tobacco in California? ›
California Laws and Regulations Prohibiting Smoking
This legislation prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces. This bill prohibits smoking in day care facilities, including private residences. This bill prohibits smoking in a car (parked or moving) when a child (less than 18 years) is in the car.
What California counties have banned flavored tobacco? ›
Several California counties, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento, adopted local bans on flavored tobacco long before the statewide law took effect.
