N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 856.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 856.4 - Definitions

(a) Tobacco-limited means prohibiting the use of all tobacco products and nicotine delivery systems in facilities and in vehicles owned or operated by the program subject to this Part, while allowing for limited use of certain tobacco products by patients in designated areas on facility grounds at designated times, in accordance with guidance issued by the Office..

(b) Tobacco free means prohibiting the use of all tobacco products in facilities and in vehicles owned or operated by the program, consistent with this Part, as well as on facility grounds.

(c) Facility means certain parts of the program that are utilized by patients, staff, volunteers, or visitors. This shall include the programs' buildings which are under the direct control of the facility and vehicles that are owned and operated by the program .

(d) Facility grounds means any part of the program that is outdoors, is utilized by patients, staff, volunteers, or visitors and is under direct control of the program.

(e) Tobacco products include but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, and smokeless tobacco.

(f) Nicotine delivery systems means any electronic or modified mechanical devices that deliver aerosolized nicotine, flavorings, and/or other chemicals by inhalation of a non-combustible liquid or gel, and any refills, cartridges, and/or any other component of such devices.

(g) Patient means any recipient of services in a facility certified, funded, or otherwise authorized by the Office.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 856.4

Amended New York State Register March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 10, eff. 3/1/2022