PDFWAC 132Z-110-020
Prohibited conduct.
Prohibited conduct includes engaging in, attempting to engage in, or encouraging or assisting another person to engage in, any of the conduct set forth in this section. As applicable, the term "conduct" includes acts performed by electronic means. The term "includes" or "including" as used in this section means "without limitation."
(1) Alcohol, drug, and tobacco violations.
(a) Alcohol. An "alcohol violation" includes using, possessing, delivering, selling, or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, except as permitted by law and applicable college policies.
(b) Marijuana. A "marijuana violation" includes using, possessing, delivering, selling, or being under the influence of marijuana or the psychoactive compounds found in marijuana and intended for human consumption, regardless of form. While state law permits the recreational use of marijuana, federal law prohibits the possession or use of marijuana on college premises or in connection with college activities.
(c) Drug. A "drug violation" includes using, possessing, delivering, selling, or being under the influence of any legend drug or other controlled substance under chapter 69.50 RCW, except as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. The abuse, misuse, or unlawful sale or distribution of prescription or over-the-counter medications may also constitute a drug violation.
(d) Tobacco. A "tobacco violation" means smoking or using tobacco products, electronic smoking devices (including e-cigarettes or vape pens), or other smoking devices in any area of college premises where smoking or tobacco use is prohibited by law or college policy.
(2) Personal offenses. The term "personal offense" is an offense against the safety or security of any person and includes physical assault, reckless endangerment, physical or verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying, stalking, invasion of privacy, or other similar conduct that harms any person, or that is reasonably perceived as threatening the health or safety of any person, or that has the purpose or effect of unlawfully interfering with any person's rights.
(3) Property violations. The term "property violation" includes the theft, misappropriation, unauthorized use or possession, vandalism, or other nonaccidental damaging or destruction of college property or the property of another person. Property for purposes of this subsection includes computer passwords, access codes, identification cards, personal financial account numbers, other confidential personal information, intellectual property, and college trademarks.
(4) Disruptive or obstructive conduct. The term "disruptive or obstructive conduct" means conduct, not protected by law, that interferes with, impedes, or otherwise unreasonably hinders the normal teaching, learning, research, administrative, or other functions, procedures, services, programs, or activities of the college. The term includes disorderly conduct, breach of the peace, violation of local or college noise policies, lewd or obscene conduct, and obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(5) Failure to comply. The term "failure to comply" means refusing to obey the lawful directive of authorized college officials, including a failure to identify oneself upon request, refusing to comply with a disciplinary sanction, or violating any no-contact or other protective order issued by or on behalf of the college.
(6) Other unlawful activity. Persons subject to this chapter must also comply with any other applicable college policies and with any applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 20-15-042, ยง 132Z-110-020, filed 7/8/20, effective 8/8/20.]