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Jump to full article: The Shorthorn (University of Texas, Arlington), 2009-11-20
Intro: Students, faculty, staff and visitors will not be allowed to smoke or use tobacco products on campus after that date, President James Spaniolo announced Friday.
In a letter addressing the issue, President James Spaniolo said during the next two years before the ban, the university will focus on vigilant enforcement of the current smoking policy, which doesn't allow anyone to smoke inside or within 50 feet of all campus buildings.
Spaniolo said people will be allowed to use tobacco products in their personal vehicles, but only if the windows are up and products are disposed correctly.
"This sentiment respects the belief that an individual vehicle is personal property," university spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said. "This is the president respecting personal space."
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