TOBACCO-FREE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PERRY, GEORGIA

The City of Perry, Georgia (“City”) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. As such, the following policy has been adopted and applies to all employees of the City.

Policy

It is the policy of the City to prohibit smoking, vaping, and all other tobacco use in all City buildings, facilities, vehicles, enclosed rolling stock/equipment and enclosed areas, as the same are defined by O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-2.

Smoking is defined as the act of lighting, smoking or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette or pipe of any kind. Vaping refers to the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems or electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, e-pipes, e-hookahs and e-cigars. Tobacco use is defined as the use of tobacco leaves that may be smoked (in cigarettes, cigars and pipes), applied to gums (as dipping or chewing tobacco), or inhaled (as snuff).

Scope

This policy applies to:

• All buildings, facilities, vehicles, enclosed rolling stock/equipment and enclosed areas, as defined by O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-2, which are owned, leased or rented by the City.
• All City employees.

Use of tobacco in any form, smoking or vaping is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Such areas shall be designated by the city manager and/or department head for each facility/building.

Procedures

Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate discharge.

Statement of Understanding

I have read and fully understand the terms of this policy.

I understand that any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate discharge.

I understand that the City reserves the right to make changes to this policy as needed.

Adopted: 08/17/2021

Form Revised: 11/09/2022