Governing policy: Smoke-Free Environment Policy

Department: Human Resources

Effective: April 1, 2015

Procedures

Definition

"Smoking" or “Smoke” means inhaling or exhaling smoke from any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco or plant product and includes carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation. Smoking includes the use of electronic cigarettes or the inhaling or exhaling of vapor from any electronic delivery device as defined in Minnesota Statute § 609.685, Subdivision 1.

Work rules

1. No employee shall smoke or use electronic delivery devices during work hours, excluding lunch and rest periods.
2. No employee shall smoke or use electronic delivery devices in City-owned facilities or on property owned by the City, except in authorized outdoor smoking areas.
3. No employee shall smoke or use electronic delivery devices in facilities rented or leased by the City, except in outdoor smoking areas authorized by the building owner.
4. No employee shall smoke or use electronic delivery devices during the occupancy or operation of City vehicles, equipment or machinery.
5. No employee shall engage in conduct which would violate any law or ordinance concerning smoking or tobacco products, regardless of whether a criminal conviction results from the conduct.

Violations

An employee witnessing a violation of this policy or procedures may report the violation to a supervisor or a management representative. Supervisors must ensure employees comply with the Smoke-Free Environment Policy and these procedures.

Roles and responsibilities

All employees of the City of Minneapolis play important roles in ensuring compliance with the Smoke- Free Environment Policy. City employees must comply with the responsibilities as outlined below and in accordance with these procedures.