Tobacco–Free Upstate
The University of South Carolina Upstate is concerned about the toll that smoking and tobacco use has on the health and well-being of the University community. As a public institution of higher education with departments that have interest in and treat the effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, and other tobacco use, USC Upstate believes it has an obligation to exercise leadership by promoting a healthy tobacco-free environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Effective
August 1, 2011
the USC Upstate
Department of Public Safety has the sole authority to fine individuals
(employees, students
and/or campus visitors, contractors, vendors, etc.) for violating the campus
tobacco-free policy.
The following fines will apply:
- 1st
Offense $25.00
- 2nd
Offense $50.00
- 3rd
Offense $75.00 (and all
subsequent offenses)