University of Maine Hutchinson Center
Tobacco-Free Policy
As of January 1, 2011, the University of Maine Hutchinson Center has adopted a tobacco-free policy in keeping with the policy practices of the University of Maine campus. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors and visitors. The use of tobacco and smoking products is not permitted on any university-owned property, which includes but is not limited to, buildings, university grounds and parking areas. Tobacco use by definition includes the possession of any lighted tobacco products, or the use of any type of smokeless tobacco. Compliance of this policy is expected.
University of Maine Policy:
The University of Maine is a tobacco-free campus. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors and visitors. The use of tobacco and all smoking products is not permitted on any university-owned property, which includes but is not limited to, buildings, university grounds, parking areas, walkways, recreational and sporting facilities and university-owned vehicles.
Tobacco use by definition includes the possession of any lighted tobacco products, or the use of any type of smokeless tobacco.
Local Resources:
Healthy Waldo County Smoking Cessation Classes – Call 930-2650 to register
Maine Tobacco Helpline – 1-800-207-1230
Web Resources:
American Cancer Society – www.cancer.org
American Lung Association – www.lungusa.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov/tobacco
You Can Quit Smoking Kit – http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/
National Cancer Institute Smokeless Tobacco – www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/quittingtips
Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine – www.tobaccofreemaine.org
Maine Lung Association – mainelung.org
