DHEC's Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control staff works to build statewide partnerships resulting in initiatives that reduce people's exposure to second-hand smoke. Tobacco Free and Smoke-Free settings in South Carolina currently include schools, hospitals, faith-based settings, work-sites, colleges/universities, and recreation facilities.

Smoke-Free policies often apply to combustible tobacco products ONLY and may allow designated smoking areas, may allow alternative nicotine products such as e-cigarettes, or provide other exemptions.

Policies

Colleges & Universities

Promotion of Tobacco Free policies for colleges and universities is a programmatic effort of the SC Tobacco-Free Collaborative, a DHEC community partner.

• Sample College & University Tobacco Free Policy

Schools

• Model 100% Tobacco Free Policy for Schools (pdf)
• Tobacco Free Schools Map (pdf)
• Guide for Creating 100% Tobacco Free Schools in South Carolina
• 2014 Policy and Legislative Update

Faith Based Organizations

• Model Tobacco Free Policy for Faith-Based Organizations (pdf)

Health Care Facilities

• Model Tobacco Free Policy for Health Care Facilities (pdf)
• Tobacco Free Hospital Map (pdf)

Recreational Settings

• Model Tobacco-Free Policy for Recreational Settings (pdf)

Work Sites

• Model Tobacco Free Policy for Work sites (pdf)