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Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy




                       All associates of Kontoor and its affiliates (the "Company") are covered by this policy.  Associates, as a
                       condition of employment, are required to abide by the requirements of this policy, except as otherwise
                       required by applicable law.

       I.     POLICY:


              This policy prohibits the use of any tobacco products at any of the Company’s facilities in
              the United States.


       II.    OBJECTIVE:
              Kontoor is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health
              and well-being of its associates, which includes reducing the health risks related to the use
              of tobacco products. This policy establishes guidelines on the prevention of tobacco use and
              the use of tobacco products at the workplace.

       III.   DEFINITIONS:
              A. The prohibition on the use of tobacco products at any of the company’s facilities in the
              United States  applies  to  all associates,  contractors, consultants, and  visitors  during and
              outside work hours. It applies to:
                 1. All interior space owned, or leased by the Company;

                 2. All outside property or grounds owned or leased by the Company,   including parking
                 areas;

                 3. Privately-owned vehicles while they are on Company property; and
                 4. All Company-owned vehicles, whether on or off Company property.

              B. Tobacco products include cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, smokeless
                 cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, or any other similar or related products.


       IV.    TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY DISSEMINATION

              A. All associates are to be informed of the Company's Tobacco-Free Workplace policy and
                  be  made  aware  of  its  contents.  Associates  shall  be  given  a  copy  of  the  Company's
                  Tobacco-Free Workplace policy to review.
              B. All applicants shall be informed in writing of the Company's policy prior to an offer of hire.

              C. All contractors, consultants, and visitors will be informed of this policy through posted
              notices or by the host associate.













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