Smokers Banished From Doorways

By Devon Nuckles
As of October 1, any student attending West Virginia University at Parkersburg will have to be at least 15 feet away from any entrance or window if he/she desires to smoke. This is due to the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department Clean Indoor Air Regulation passed on July 26.

Any person who violates these regulations can be found guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction can be fined no less than $200 and no more than $1,000, according to a bulletin distributed by the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department.

However, some smokers may be relieved to know that Dave White, WVUP’s Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds, is looking into smoking shelters for the campus grounds. The shelters resemble a bus shelter, enclosed in glass with air vents, and a possible sliding door.

For more information, you can contact the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department at 211 Sixth Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, or by phone: (304) 485-7374.