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004.03.1-224. Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy

AR ADC 004.03.1-224Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: September 10, 2021

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 004. Department of Corrections
Division 03. Office of the Secretary
Rule 1. Administrative Rules
Personnel Management and Training
Effective: September 10, 2021
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-224
Formerly cited as AR ADC 004.00.2-224
004.03.1-224. Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy
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I. AUTHORITY:
The Board of Corrections (Board) is vested with the authority to promulgate this Administrative Rule by Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-43-401.
II. APPLICABILITY:
All Department of Corrections (Department) offenders, employees, contract staff, volunteers, vendors, visitors, and any other persons on Department owned or leased property.
III. DEFINITIONS:
A. Tobacco Products -- Any smoking or smokeless tobacco product.
B. Electronic Cigarettes -- A cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the experience and effect of smoking tobacco.
C. Offenders -- Inmates, parolees, and probationers; in addition to residents in a community correction center or reentry center.
IV. POLICY:
It is the policy of the Board that the Department shall provide a tobacco and smoke-free environment for the health and safety of all staff and offenders. This prohibition includes electronic cigarettes and applies to all facilities, offices, and vehicles owned or leased by the Department. The Secretary of the Department of Corrections shall develop any necessary policy to implement this Administrative Rule.

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Eff. Jan. 17, 2000. Amended Sept. 10, 2021.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-224, AR ADC 004.03.1-224
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