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Before you choose to break the law, please review the risks
you encounter, such as
- possible fine
- imprisonment
- criminal record
- embarrassment
- career jeopardy
- reputation jeopardy
- loss of self-esteem
- loss of job
- suspension from the University
- death
You have a responsibility to follow the laws of your city,
state and nation. If you fail to live up to that responsibility,
you may face certain penalties.
Underage consumption, purchasing or possession of alcohol:
The legal drinking age in Ohio for consumption of an alcoholic
beverage is 21. Purchasing, possessing or consuming alcohol
prior to your 21st birthday is a first-degree misdemeanor. The
maximum penalties associated with this offense are six months
imprisonment or a $1,000 fine or both. A 20-year-old student,
therefore, risks being imprisoned and fined when he/she decides
to drink alcohol at a party or elsewhere.
Providing alcohol to an underage person:
A person who furnishes alcohol to an underage person is guilty
of a first-degree misdemeanor. The maximum penalty associated
with this offense is six months imprisonment or $1,000 fine
or both. A social host, therefore, risks being fined and imprisoned
when he/she furnishes alcohol to a person he/she knows or should
know is not 21 years of age.
Fake ID:
Possession or display of a fictitious operator's license is
a first-degree misdemeanor. The offense includes mere possession
of a fictitious license or display of someone else's valid operator's
license. The maximum penalties for this offense are six months
imprisonment or a $1,000 fine or both. Moreover, if the fictitious
operator's license is utilized to purchase alcohol or enter
an establishment that serves alcohol, the minimum fine must
be at least $250 and the person displaying the fictitious operator's
license may have his/her valid operator's license suspended
for three years.
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI):
In Ohio, a person may not operate a motor vehicle if he/she
is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The maximum penalty for
operating a vehicle while under the influence is six months
imprisonment (mandatory at least three days in jail) or a $1,000
fine (a mandatory minimum fine of $250) or both. In addition,
the operator must forfeit his/her driving privileges for six
months.
Open container:
It is illegal to possess in public an open container of an alcoholic
beverage. Conviction of this offense carries a maximum penalty
of a $100 fine. Consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle is
a fourth-degree misdemeanor with maximum penalties of 30 days
imprisonment or a $250 fine or both.
Disorderly conduct:
Disorderly conduct while intoxicated is a minor misdemeanor
and carries a maximum penalty of a $100 fine. Disorderly conduct
occurs when one recklessly causes inconvenience, annoyance or
alarm to another due to offensive conduct.
More information about laws governing the sale and possession
of alcohol and other drugs, as well as penalties for violations
of these laws, may be obtained from BGSU
Department of Public Safety, the Jerome
Library or the City
of Bowling Green Police Division.
Sanction plan minimum guidelines
University policy prohibits:
- The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs, including
the use or possession of drug paraphernalia containing illegal
drug residue.
- The use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages,
except as expressly permitted by the law and University regulations.
When a student and/or student organization is found responsible
for violating the alcohol policy and/or procedures, any or all
of the following sanctions may be imposed. Students who already
have Code of Conduct violations may receive more severe sanctions.
Sanctions may also be enhanced based on the severity of the
behavior and the impact on the community.
*Disruptive alcohol violations in
University-owned housing
A disruptive alcohol violation occurs in conjunction when
alcohol is present in conjunction with behavior that is disruptive
to the community, endangers health or safety of others, or
results in damage or vandalism to University property or property
of members of the University community.
First Violation:
- Immediate referral to Office of Student Life
- University probation
- Community service
- Alcohol Assessment by a certified Chemical Dependency
Counselor ($100 fee)
Second Violation:
- Suspension from the University
- Documentation of complete alcohol assessment/treatment
program required for consideration of admission
- University probation upon return
Disruptive alcohol violations in areas other than University-owned
housing
First Violation:
- Immediate referral to Office of Student Life
- University probation
- Community service
- Participation in Perspectives Alcohol Education Class
($50 fee)
Second Violation:
- Suspension from the University
- Documentation of complete alcohol assessment/treatment
program required for consideration of admission
- University probation upon return
*A combination of one "non-disruptive"
alcohol violation and one "disruptive" alcohol violation
will result in a sanction plan developed by the hearing officer
based on the specific facts of the case and the Sanction Plan
for the University alcohol policy.
Non-Disruptive alcohol violations in University-owned housing
First Violation:
- Residence hall probation
- Participation in Viewpoints Alcohol Education Class ($25
fee)
Second Violation:
- Referral to Office of Student Life
- University probation
- Participation in Perspectives Alcohol Education Class
($50 fee)
- Community service
Third Violation:
- Suspension from University
- Documentation of complete alcohol assessment/ treatment
program required for consideration of re-admission
- University probation upon return
Non-disruptive alcohol violations in areas other than University-owned
housing
First Violation:
- University probation
- Participation in Perspectives Alcohol Education Class
($50 fee)
Second Violation:
- University probation
- Community service
- Alcohol assessment by a certified Chemical Dependency
Counselor ($100 fee)
Third Violation:
- Suspension from University
- Documentation of complete alcohol assessment/ treatment
program required for consideration of re-admission
- University probation upon return
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