Dartmouth College Campus Goes Smoke-Free

Dartmouth College in Hanover will be going smoke-free on March 18th, reports the Associated Press.

According to the report, on March 18th a new policy will go into effect which will ban the use of tobacco or nicotine products by faculty, staff, students, and visitors on any property run, owned, or occupied by Dartmouth College.

This will reportedly include; all indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, parking lots, Dartmouth-owned vehicles, fraternities, sororities, and along any public streets or sidewalks within 20 feet of a Dartmouth building.

Exceptions for religious or cultural observances may be granted. Products like patches or nicotine gum for the purpose of quitting smoking will be permitted.

Dartmouth will reportedly being offering several tobacco-cessation programs and resources.