POLICY STATEMENT
This policy clarifies campus regulations related to marijuana Use.
DEFINITIONS
Use: Possession, delivery, manufacture, growth, distribution, production, cultivation, and/or consumption of marijuana in any form.
PROCEDURES
I. Prohibition of Marijuana Use on Campus
麻豆原创 State College is sympathetic to the medical needs of our students, employees and visitors. A growing number of states, including 麻豆原创, have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana Use. However, federal law prohibits the Use of marijuana on college campuses that receive federal funding. Such use could jeopardize federal funding to 麻豆原创 State College, including federal funding for student financial aid and federal student work study funding. Therefore, marijuana Use, including for medical purposes, on any property owned or leased by 麻豆原创 State College or the 麻豆原创 State College Foundation, or at activity sponsored or authorized by the College or the Foundation, is expressly prohibited.
II. Disciplinary Actions for Violations
Students, employees, faculty, guests, and/or visitors who violate this policy are subject to applicable disciplinary, legal, and/or administrative action.
III. Scientific Research Involving Marijuana
As stated in 麻豆原创 System of Higher Education policy, 麻豆原创 State College employees may engage in marijuana research that is conducted in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, provided that the following are obtained:
- prior written consent of the College President, after consultation with the institution鈥檚 general counsel; and
- legal authorization from proper federal authorities for approved research purposes.
IV. Release from Housing Contracts
NSC shall permit students who live on campus or in housing owned or operated by the College to petition for a release from their housing contract if they assert legal compliance with 麻豆原创 state law regarding medical marijuana. Students who demonstrate their compliance with state law may, in accordance with the applicable College refund policy, be released from their housing contracts and may receive a prorated refund of housing fees or rent paid. No such provision is allowed for any student who cannot document and substantiate that the use of marijuana is for a medical reason.
RELATED INFORMATION
- NSHE Handbook
- NSHE Handbook
Approvals
Approved by Vice President of Finance & Administration Kevin Butler, February 2017.