From the Regimental Manual

Academy Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Controlled Substances as stated in the Regimental Manual.

E. Alcohol, Drugs, and Controlled Substances (See Appendix B - Attached)

1.     The Commandant's Office will notify the parents via a letter of any cadet under the age of 21 who has been charged with an alcohol related offense.

2.     Students who obtain alcohol and distribute that alcohol to persons under the legal drinking age will face a Class I conduct charge of "unauthorized sale and/or transfer of marijuana, narcotics, alcohol and other controlled substances."

3.     Any cadet found guilty of a third alcohol offense will be referred to the Aptitude Review Board to be processed for possible suspension or dismissal.

4.     Offenses:

 

 

Class*

Demerits
  1. Unauthorized possession of marijuana, narcotics and other controlled substances.

1

 
  1. Unauthorized use of marijuana, narcotics and other controlled substances.

1

 
  1. Unauthorized sale and/or transfer of alcohol, marijuana, narcotics and other controlled substances.

1

 
  1. Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, narcotics and other controlled substances.

1

 
  1. Consumption of alcohol while in a watch or duty status or within 12 hours of assuming duty/watch.

1

 
  1. Unauthorized possession or use of alcoholic beverages.

2

 
  1. Intoxication; having lost noticeable possession of faculties as evidenced by conduct, statements or any impairments of one's ability to function normally.

2

 
  1. Unauthorized possession or use of alcoholic beverages by a minor,

2

 
  1. Violation of Academy tobacco policies.

2

 

 

 

Class 1 could result in dismissal from the Academy.

Class 2 could result in demerits and restrictions.

APPENDIX B

STUDENT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY

From: V.P. Student Services
To: All Hands
Subj: Student Alcoholic Beverage Policy

The following information constitutes the Alcoholic Beverage Policy for all students at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This policy is in conformance with the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts concerning alcoholic beverages.

AGE

·       Students must be 21 years of age or older to purchase, transport, serve or consume alcoholic beverages.

·       Students may not purchase or procure alcoholic beverages for individuals who are not 21 years of age.

·       Students who are not of legal drinking age may not purchase, transport, personally carry, store, or consume alcoholic beverages.

·       Except when authorized by the President or his designee, students who are not of legal drinking age may not be present in an area where alcoholic beverages are being served.

·       Only a valid Massachusetts driver's license, an official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles drinking age identification card, a passport, or a military identification card is acceptable proof of age.

·       Misrepresentation of identification for the purpose of obtaining access to the area where alcoholic beverages are being sold or to unlawfully obtain alcoholic beverages is prohibited and considered an honor violation punishable in accordance with the Regulations and Standards for cadets and students.

POLICY GUIDELINES

·       Consumption of alcoholic beverages in any public ways, parks, playgrounds, or private land without consent of the owner is expressly prohibited in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

·       Alcoholic beverages may be present on campus only under authorized and licensed conditions.

·       To the extent authorized by law, alcoholic beverages may be offered to persons who are 21 years of age or older for consumption on a social or gratuitous basis. Alcoholic beverages may not be offered either gratuitously or otherwise to individuals who are under age 21.

·       Alcoholic beverages and promotional materials may not be provided as prizes or awards to individuals or campus organizations.

·       Alcoholic beverage advertising is not permitted on campus or in institution media; including that which promotes events as well as product advertising. If alcoholic beverages are to be served at an event through approved Academy procedures, advertising must focus on the event itself rather than the fact that alcohol will be available.

·       Permission for the possession and consumption or serving of alcohol beverages by students on Academy property must be obtained from the Vice President of Student Services.

·       Possession of alcoholic beverage containers and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is expressly prohibited in the dormitory areas except as authorized in advance, during certain events, by the Vice President of Student Services.

GUIDELINES FOR GROUP EVENTS

·       The function must be available only to members of the Regiment of Cadets, other matriculated students and their invited Guests.

·       Academy disbursements may not be used to pay vendor's bills for alcoholic beverages.

·       Safeguards must be taken to ensure an orderly function to protect the rights of other members of the community against undue interference, noise, or other disturbance.

·       Adequate assurance must be given that there will be no violation of civil laws. If violations of state law occur, the sponsoring group may face civil prosecution which can result in fines and/or confinement.

·       At any event in which alcoholic beverages are consumed, there must be food and non-alcoholic beverages available in sufficient quantity and equal availability.

SANCTIONS

·       Violations of this alcoholic policy will result in disciplinary actions in accordance with the Regulations and Standards for the Regiment of Cadets of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy or other student applicable student regulations.

FANTAIL CLUB REGULATIONS

·       The Fantail Club is an on-campus student establishment authorized to serve alcoholic beverages to certain students and their guests. It is operated in accordance with all applicable state and local laws. Policies regarding serving alcoholic beverages in The Fantail are promulgated separately by the Fantail Manager.

ACADEMY ASSISTANCE AND STUDENT AWARENESS

·       It is the policy of the Academy to educate, counsel, and assist students in matters that relate to the use of alcohol.

·       Students are encouraged to support current educational and other guidelines for responsible drinking, specifically:

·       Develop and use a designated driver system

·       Place your alcoholic consumption to approximately one ounce of alcohol per hour.

·       Plan social functions that emphasize activities other than just drinking alcohol

·       The Counseling Office and the Company Officer Staff are available to assist students, as needed, in these matters.

 

Allen Hansen

Vice President Student Services