Alcohol and Other Drugs Initiatives

SDSU Alcohol and Substance Policies

All on-campus consumption is regulated by California State Law, University Alcohol and Substance Policy, and supplemental individual group policies.

• No consumption or possession of open container in public ($150 fine).
• No public intoxication (at least 1 day in county jail and possible fine).
• No public possession if under 21 ($100+ fine and loss of drivers license for 1 year).
• No underage drinking.
• No providing alcohol for a person under 21 ($100+ fine and loss of drivers license for 1 year).
• No BAC >0.01% for drivers under 21 (loss of drivers license for one year, vehicle may be impounded).
• No BAC >0.08% for drivers (1 year in County Jail up to 4 years in State Prison, drivers license suspended or revoked, probation up to 5 years, fines as high as $5000, attendance in treatment program may be required).
• Causing injury or death from driving with BAC >0.08% (up to 4 years in State Prison and fines up to $5000).
• Gross vehicular manslaughter (4, 6, or 10 years in State Prison).

PROCEDURES FOR SALE, SERVING AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON CAMPUS

I. Purpose

The purpose of these procedures is to provide basic guidelines for the sale, serving and consumption of beer and wine only on university property. Distilled liquor is permitted on university property only when served by Aztec Shops, Ltd. as part of an approved catered event. This policy applies to any cultural, social or educational event sponsored by registered student organizations, faculty, staff or administrators on San Diego State University property. Any off-campus group or organization contracting with the university for use of its facilities or auxiliary organizations' facilities are also subject to these regulations.

II. Authorization for the Possession, Sale or Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages

An individual or group may not possess, consume, sell or distribute beer or wine on San Diego State University property, including long or short-term leased property, without the written approval of the appropriate representative as delineated below:

A. No less than four (4) weeks prior to the proposed event:

1. On-campus individuals, groups and organizations:

   Approval is to be obtained from the requestor's Vice President (Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, Student Affairs or University Advancement), or their designee, by submission of a completed SDSU Alcohol Approval Request form (07/03). A Request for Facilities Use form must be completed and submitted with the Alcohol Approval Request form. If the requestor represents the Associated Students, or a recognized student club or organization and alcohol is to be served in an Associated Students managed facility, the Executive Director of Associated Students must approve the request prior to its submission to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The President or his/her designee may approve requests from the Office of the President. The Vice Presidents may waive this requirement for small, intimate recognition events when scheduling occurs less than four weeks prior to the event.

2. Off-campus individuals, groups and organizations:

   A. All requests from off-campus individuals, groups or organizations are to be submitted to the Associate Vice President for Business Enterprises, no less than four (4) weeks prior to the proposed event, for initial review and consideration prior to submittal to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, or his/her designee, for approval.

   B. The responsible Vice President shall review the request and send the approved Alcohol Approval Request form and accompanying Request for Facilities Use form to the appropriate facility scheduling office for their file or for further review by the campus offices designated on the Request for Facilities Use form. A copy shall be returned to the requestor and the Associate Vice President for Business Enterprises.

   C. If the request is disapproved, the responsible Vice President shall indicate the reason for disapproval on the form and return the Alcohol Approval Request form to the requestor. The Request for Facilities Use form shall be sent to the appropriate facility scheduling office for processing.

   It is the requestor's responsibility to notify the appropriate scheduling office if the event is to be canceled based upon the disapproval to serve alcohol during their event. Failure to provide such cancellation notice may result in the requestor's liability for any resulting costs to the university.

III. Responsibilities of Requestors

Individuals or groups sponsoring events where alcohol is served agree to the following:

A. Aztec Shops, Ltd. has right of first refusal for all catering, including the service of alcohol. If Aztec Shops, Ltd. has waived this right or is not available to serve or sell alcohol, a one-day permit must be issued in advance of the event to a licensed requestor or approved caterer by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. "Selling" alcohol includes an exchange for money, tickets, tokens, or anything else of value. If admission charges are made for a social function, alcoholic beverages may not be served as part of the admission price, unless they are part of a catered event.

B. To abide by university, state and local regulations regarding alcohol use and distribution.

C. To ensure that the sale or distribution of alcohol to individuals under 21 years of age will not be permitted.

D. To provide a non-alcoholic beverage alternative.

E. To provide food, e.g. appetizers, to all in attendance at the event.

F. To accept responsibility for any damage incurred during the activity and to provide restitution.

1. Non-university organizations must provide the campus with an insurance policy endorsement providing the minimum current limits of coverage required by the campus and naming the following as additional insured for the identified event:
   
   "State of California, the Trustees of the California State University; San Diego State University, and each and every officer, agent, employee, volunteer and representative of each."
   
   
2. If the organization does not currently maintain a public liability policy, a special event policy may be obtained for the event from the Office of the Associate Vice President for Business Enterprises at 619-594-6018.

G. To maintain behavior and activities appropriate to a university setting and adhere to all policies and procedures established for each facility.

H. To provide personnel, or pay the cost for same, to clean up and restore the facility to its original condition immediately following the close of the event.

I. To provide a management plan for events over 50 people covering security issues, if the event is not in either the Cox Arena or Open Air Theatre.

J. To ensure the event is open only to the membership of the sponsoring organization and its invited guests and that the event is not a regularly scheduled or business meeting.

K. To ensure the event not be advertised to the public or the university community.

Vice Presidents may assume responsibility for the oversight of serving alcohol when they host an intimate external audience.

IV. Regulation Enforcement

San Diego State University is committed to enforcing state, local and university regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other substances. The requesting individual or organization will monitor inappropriate behaviors that often arise from the misuse of alcohol and the Department of Public Safety will enforce such laws and regulations. Any behaviors that interfere with the academic process or disrupt campus activities will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by the appropriate campus personnel. Also, the sponsoring organization will be held responsible for Public Safety charges incurred as a result of having to respond to an emergency or incident relating to the activity.

http://bfa.sdsu.edu/policies/alcohol.htm

Section VIII, Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

• Policy violation can result in student expulsion, suspension, or probation.
• SDSU Department of Public Safety is empowered to enforce all State and Federal laws.
• No possession or consumption of distilled liquor any time.
• Possession, consumption, or sale of beer and wine only where designated and with prior approval of Vice President for Student Affairs.
• No possession, sale, distribution, or use of drugs.

• Beer/wine may not be served at public events.
• Attendance at events serving alcohol limited to members and invited guests.
• Majority of attending individuals must be over 21 to have alcohol served at an event.
• Serving beer/wine must be clearly incidental to the event purpose.
• No public or enticing advertisement of alcohol availability for events.
• No beer/wine sales for the purpose of fundraising or without sponsor license.
• No purchasing alcohol with Associated Students funding.
• Must provide equal access to non-alcoholic beverages.
• Assure that no minor or intoxicated person is served (servers must verify age of consumers in addition to being 21 themselves).
• Food must be served if alcohol is available.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from serving room (must have enforcement at exits).
• Alcohol serving only in an area where food is normally served.
• Amount of alcohol must be appropriate to the event.
• In A.S.-managed facilities, alcohol service handled only though Aztec Shops catering.
• Event Approval Form must be submitted.

• Events on University property must comply with the Student Organization Handbook (see above).
• No hard liquor at chapter or council events unless held at a licensed establishment with professional bartenders (exceptions must be authorized).
• In promoting events, alcoholic beverages may not be referred to in publicity.
• Provisions shall be provided for the free and conspicuous distribution of chilled non-alcoholic beverages in adequate supply (1 beverage per hour for each guest under 21).
• Each organization is responsible for wristbanding their own members and for keeping those under the age of 21 from consuming alcoholic beverages.
• No fraternity or sorority shall permit any person who is under the age of 21 or who is obviously intoxicated to consume alcoholic beverages at chapter functions.
• No fraternity or sorority shall at any time compel individuals to consume alcoholic beverages.
• No money whatsoever, including "donations," entertainment fees, etc., may be collected at any function where alcoholic beverages are provided, unless held at an establishment with a license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
• No organized competitions involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• No "grain alcohol" or any such distilled liquor that exceeds 100 proof, or above 50% pure grade alcohol per volume (e.g., "Everclear," etc.), shall be present in any form or mixture during a chapter or Council event.
• No chapter may purchase or reimburse a person for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• No bulk quantity or common source of alcohol is permitted (e.g. keg, open bar, beer can-filled cooler). Alcohol must be personally provided for individual consumption only at chapter functions.
• Individuals may not bring more than a 72oz. of beer or 48oz. of wine coolers to a "BYOB".
• No alcohol present at a recruitment/pledge/associate/new member function.
• Chapters may not sponsor events out of the U.S. where alcohol is consumed.
• No illegal drugs or controlled substances may be possessed, used, sold, or distributed.

"Your Guide to Successful Residence Hall Community Living"

1) All residents have the right to an alcohol and drug free living environment.

2) In addition to university and/or legal penalties, dorm penalties include (a) ineligibility for on-campus housing for the following year and (b) possible immediate eviction.

• No resident or guest under 21 may possess or consume alcohol in dorms.
• No hard liquor for any circumstances.
• Empty alcohol containers can be considered evidence of consumption.
• No person under 21 may be present in a room with open containers.
• Overconsumption causing disorderly behavior is prohibited.
• Guests of any age not permitted to bring alcohol.
• Residents of any age not permitted to have alcohol paraphernalia.
• Restricted alcohol use for residents 21 and over (only beer and wine permitted).

i. Only in their own room with door closed.

ii. No more than 72 oz. of beer or 750 ml. of wine (or sparkling) per room of 1 or 2 residents.

iii. No more than 144 oz. of beer or 1500 ml. of wine per suite of 3+ residents.

• No drugs or paraphernalia may be possessed, used, sold, or distributed.

• All student-athletes must sign a letter of consent acknowledging the SDSU ICA Substance Abuse Education and Testing Program policy and procedures.

i. Includes consent to drug testing.

• A student-athlete (SA) is held accountable and subject to university, athletic department, or team disciplinary action whether or not there are legal implications.
• If there are no legal consequences, the head coach and athletic administrator will determine if counseling intervention and/or suspension from practice/competition are warranted.

 i. First offense of an alcohol-related incident involves suspension from practice and competition until (a) a mandatory intervention is completed, (b) an alcohol specialist provides written release to rejoin the team.

ii. Subsequent offenses result in termination from the SDSU athletic program and possible University penalties.

• No alcohol may be purchased or consumed by a student-athlete, student trainer, or student manager while "on the road".

i. SA's athletic participation revoked immediately.

ii. SA either stays with the team (out of uniform) or is sent back to campus.

iii. Further discipline upon return to campus.