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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 103Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 4§ 104559 School Tobacco Use Ban

§ 104559 School Tobacco Use Ban

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 104559 School Tobacco Use Ban

This law says no one can use tobacco or nicotine products like cigarettes, vapes, or chew on school property or in school vehicles. Schools must put up signs saying tobacco is not allowed.

Key Takeaways

  • •No smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco is allowed on any school property or in school vehicles.
  • •This rule applies to everyone—students, teachers, staff, and even visitors.
  • •Schools must put up signs at all entrances saying tobacco is banned.

Example

A teacher wants to vape in the school parking lot during lunch.

This is not allowed because the law bans all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes, anywhere on school property.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 104559 School Tobacco Use Ban

(a) The use of tobacco and nicotine products is prohibited at any time in a county office of education, charter school or school district-owned or leased buildings, on school or district property, and in school or district vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew, clove cigarettes, and other nicotine delivery devices, such as electronic cigarettes. (b) School districts, charter schools, and county offices of education shall prominently display signs at all entrances to school property stating “Tobacco use is prohibited.” (Added by Stats. 2016, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 3. (AB 9 2x) Effective June 9, 2016.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

tobacco and nicotine productssmokeless tobaccosnuffchewclove cigaretteselectronic cigarettesTobacco use is prohibited

Related Statutes

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  • § 11773.3 Methamphetamine Funds Return Rule
  • § 118450 Wiping Rags Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 104559.
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