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| Policies Regarding Alcohol and Smoking |
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You are strongly urged to read the "Alcohol and Other Drugs" policy in the Student Handbook. It summarizes University regulations and sanctions on drugs and alcohol, applicable local and federal laws, health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse, and resources for addressing drug and alcohol abuse.
You must be 21 to legally consume alchol in New York State.
In the United States, it is illegal to give alcohol to or to purchase alcohol for a minor. A minor, according to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, is anyone under the age of 21 years. Also, a minor who falsely represents his/her age to obtain alcohol may be charged with a misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $50 for each offense or imprisonment for up to 10 days.
Possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container, drinking an alcoholic beverage in any street, alley, park area, or in a vehicle, and public intoxication may result in a maximum prison term of 90 days and/or a maximum fine of $100.
Smoking in public areas is restricted in the United States. These restrictions resulted from recent medical discoveries about the health risks associated with passive smoking. Passive smoking refers to the smoke inhaled by non-smokers in the presence of smokers. Most public offices and facilities are designated as non-smoking. Most restaurants also have designated smoking and non-smoking dining rooms. Smoking is prohibited on most modes of public transportation such as buses and subways. Smoking is also prohibited on domestic air travel. For long train travel, smoking and non-smoking cars are restricted to specific areas.
Most enclosed areas on campus are designated as non-smoking. This includes academic facilities such as classrooms, libraries, computer labs, general facilities, elevators, and stairwells, as well as public spaces in the residence halls. Effective July 24, 2003 smoking will be prohibited in Donovan's Pub since it is both a place of employment and an indoor area of a college or university. The Act's smoking ban does not apply to private residences and informal guidance from the Department of Health indicates that residence halls will be treated like private residences and therefore exempt from the ban. Unless your dorm is smoke-free or substance-free and your roommate does not mind, you can smoke in your room.
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