{"id":711,"date":"2019-08-29T11:47:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T15:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-conduct\/?page_id=711"},"modified":"2025-08-25T12:28:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:28:30","slug":"alcohol-and-other-drug-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-conduct\/student-handbook\/alcohol-and-other-drug-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drug, and Good Samaritan Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
秘密研究所 is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all members and maximizes the academic and social development of students. The College believes that a student\u2019s development is negatively affected by the use of illegal drugs and the irresponsible consumption of alcohol and cannabis. All students have the right to engage in curricular and co-curricular activities without interference from others who are under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, and\/or other drugs. In addition, the unlawful and abusive use of alcohol and cannabis interferes with the College\u2019s goals aligned with teaching and learning. Substance use disorders may lead to criminal activity, property damage, and other risky behaviors. The purpose for the Alcohol, Cannabis, Other Drug and Good Samaritan Policy is to define and communicate, to all members of the College, acceptable and unacceptable behavior with regards to alcohol, cannabis, and\/or other drugs and the recommended sanctions for policy violations.<\/span><\/p>\n A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol can be found within the following online publication: \u201c<\/span>The Public Safety Department Policies and Practices Campus Crime and Fire Statistics<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The above mentioned publication also includes a description of how to explore free, confidential counseling resources on campus. Counseling Services are available to students through the <\/span>Center for Health and Counseling Services<\/span><\/a>, D-216, (201) 684-7522.<\/span><\/p>\n Alcohol Laws<\/b> Alcoholic Beverages at Campus Events<\/b> Alcohol in College Residence Areas (Living Units)<\/b><\/p>\n To help students understand what is and what is not permitted under the Alcohol in College Residence Areas, the following examples are given as guidelines. This is not an exhaustive list and only provides examples.<\/span><\/p>\n Persons under the age of twenty-one MAY NOT:<\/b> Persons twenty-one and older MAY NOT:<\/b> Persons twenty-one and older MAY:<\/b> Persons who are present, within college housing, where alcohol is being consumed by those over or under the age of 21 will be presumed to have been drinking or in possession of alcohol if Public Safety Officers, On-Call Administrators or Resident Assistants are called to the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n The rationale for having a policy against underage individuals being \u201cin the presence of\u201d alcohol is because it is not possible to distinguish who is actually consuming or possessing alcohol on an individual basis where a number of persons are present and without the use of specialized testing equipment used to determine an individual\u2019s blood alcohol content. Furthermore, staff members are not qualified to operate such equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n Items commonly associated with alcohol consumption may be prohibited if they are used in a manner that violates college policies. This includes but is not limited to drinking game equipment (e.g., beer pong tables, cups arranged for drinking games) and devices designed to facilitate rapid alcohol consumption (e.g., funnels, bongs, shot glasses, or similar items when used with alcohol). While some items may be permitted if unused, their presence in a setting that suggests or promotes excessive alcohol consumption may be subject to review by college staff. Additionally, any form of excessive drinking, including but not limited to drinking games, is strictly prohibited campus-wide.<\/p>\n A. ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n Recommended Sanctions for Alcohol Policy Violations<\/b><\/p>\n Empty Alcohol Containers (including Display and Paraphernalia)<\/b><\/p>\n The presence of empty alcohol containers in a living unit, use of empty alcohol containers in a decorative manner or the presence of alcohol paraphernalia is prohibited in housing areas where alcohol is not permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n 1st violation<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Official Written Warning Possession and\/or Consumption of Alcohol<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 1st violation<\/strong> – one of the following will be issued:<\/span><\/p>\n $100 fine and completion of an <\/span>online education program<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This will be issued\u00a0 when a student is present where an alcohol violation is taking place, even if not actually in possession of or consuming alcoholic beverages at the time of the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n -OR-<\/p>\n $200 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (online or in-person) and possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd violation<\/strong> \u2013 $400 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Probation, possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a> and possible Suspension of Activities Privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n 3rd violation<\/strong> \u2013 $800 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Disciplinary Probation, Suspension of Activities Privileges, possible Suspension of Residence Privileges, possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a> and possible Suspension from the College.<\/span><\/p>\n 4th violation<\/strong> \u2013 possible Suspension of Residence Privileges or possible Suspension from the College and possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Consumption of Alcohol: Intoxicated Students (Transported to the Hospital)<\/b><\/p>\n 1st violation<\/strong> \u2013 $200 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Probation, possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a> and possible Suspension of Activities Privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd violation<\/strong> \u2013 $400 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Suspension of Activities Privileges, Disciplinary Probation, Suspension of Residence Privileges, possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a> and possible Suspension from the College.<\/span><\/p>\n 3rd violation<\/strong> \u2013 Suspension or Expulsion from the College.<\/span><\/p>\n Sanctions for Hosting a Gathering with Alcohol<\/b><\/p>\n 1st violation<\/strong> \u2013 $500 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Suspension of Residence Privileges, possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a> and possible Suspension of Activities Privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd violation<\/strong> \u2013 $1,000 fine, participation in an alcohol education program (in-person), Suspension of Activities Privileges, Suspension of Residence Privileges (permanent), possible suspension from the College and possible <\/span>Parental Notification<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Below are some conditions that the college regards as an inappropriate gathering with alcohol. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list:<\/span><\/p>\nALCOHOL POLICY<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>The purchase and consumption of alcohol is a right extended by the State of New Jersey. The legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages in the State of New Jersey is twenty-one. New Jersey state law prohibits the sale, possession, or consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 years of age. 秘密研究所 is a public institution governed by Federal, State, and local laws, and by College regulations. The College complies with municipal and other law enforcement authorities in enforcing these laws.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The Alcoholic Beverages at Campus Events policy applies to all members of the community and to those who rent or otherwise use space at the College. The policies and procedures used when a sponsoring group wishes to sell or serve alcoholic beverages include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span>\u25cf Be in possession of or in the presence of alcohol in any living unit or anyplace on campus..<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Permit persons to bring in or consume alcohol in their living unit.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Carry opened or unopened alcoholic beverage containers any place on campus.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Provide alcohol to any persons on campus.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Possess alcohol displays made up of empty alcoholic beverage containers.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Be present on campus or attend college sponsored events while under the influence of alcohol. Public intoxication\/drunkenness is not an acceptable condition for anyone on campus, whether the drinking which led to it took place on or off campus.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>\u25cf Consume alcohol outside of a living unit (lobby, hallways, stairwells, elevators, grounds, etc.)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Consume alcohol, as a guest, in an alcohol allowed living unit when a legal age resident is not present.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Provide alcohol to others under the age of twenty-one.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Charge in any way for alcohol consumption by others.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Possess kegs, beer balls or paraphernalia that promotes large consumption of alcohol.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Permit underage persons to possess or be in the presence of alcohol in their living unit.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Possess alcohol or alcohol displays within Pine, Bischoff Hall, Mackin Hall, The Overlook, The College Park Apartments (with the exception of Graduate Housing in Mulberry), assigned alcohol prohibited living units in Laurel Hall and the Village, or any other designated alcohol prohibited living units.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Engage in high risk drinking behaviors such as binge drinking or taking numerous shots of alcohol.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Participate in any kind of drinking contest or drinking game, or any activity that may lead to the consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Be present on campus or attend college sponsored events while under the influence of alcohol. Public intoxication\/drunkenness is not an acceptable condition for anyone on campus, whether the drinking which led to it took place on or off campus.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>\u25cf Consume alcohol in their living unit when the living unit is designated as alcohol allowed.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Consume alcohol in another alcohol allowed living unit if a host is twenty-one or older and is present.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Carry unopened alcoholic beverage containers on campus (must be sealed and out of plain view.)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Provide alcohol in their alcohol allowed living unit to others aged twenty-one or older and within the guidelines of all relevant College Policies \u00a0(i.e. the Guest Policy – Occupancy Limit\u00a0 for Residence Units<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u25cf Possess alcohol displays made up of alcoholic beverage containers if all residents are over the age of twenty-one and the living unit is designated as “Alcohol Allowed” (window decorations are prohibited in ALL living units).<\/span><\/p>\n
\nDistribution and\/or the sale of alcohol to underage persons will be viewed as an aggravating factor in sanctioning.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>2nd violation<\/strong> – $50 fine
\nSubsequent violations<\/strong> for\u00a0 Empty Alcohol Containers (including Display and Paraphernalia),\u00a0 will be subjected to the sanctions for Possession and\/or Consumption of Alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n