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Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) (continued)
Laws and Policy Relating to Alcohol
The discussion below identifies several provisions of New York State law
especially relevant to student life. Although many of the behaviors prohibited
in these laws are relatively common on college campuses, the College expects
students to abide by these laws. The College will intervene with students
who violate these laws.
New York State Law states that:
- No person under the age of 21 years may possess or consume alcohol.
- No person shall sell, deliver, or give away alcoholic beverages to a visibly
intoxicated person.
- Providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 is also against the law.
- Possession of a forged drivers license is a felony.
- Possession of forged college ID is a
misdemeanor.
Students should also be aware of a Saratoga Springs ordinance prohibiting any
person to "have in his possession any open bottle or container containing
liquor, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages while such a person is on any
public highway, public street, public sidewalk, public parking area or in any
vehicle or public place." The city enforces the policy downtown, and the
College prohibits "open containers" in public spaces on campus.
Students should also be aware of New York State law governing the operation
of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The
College is especially concerned about the potential consequences of students
driving with their ability impaired. The College will intervene with students
ticketed—on or off campus—for driving under the influence of drugs and or
alcohol.
Beverage Control Policies
- The College permits alcohol in the Spa, Falstaff's, and at official all-
College events only when a College-approved vendor provides the alcohol.
Students may not bring alcohol to any event. The College will consider
canceling for one year any event, even an alcohol-free event, disrupted by
illegal or inappropriate drinking.
- Alcohol is available only to those 21 years or older. A valid state or federal
identification card (driver's license, non-driver identification card, etc., as
per the ABC Law of New York State) and Campus Event card shall by the
only forms of accepted proof of age for Skidmore students. Guests must
show two forms of ID, at least one of them being a valid state or federal
identification card (driver's license, non-driver identification card, etc., as
per the ABC Law of New York State).
- When alcoholic beverages are available at an event, the sponsors may sell
the alcohol on a cash-per-drink basis only and at a cost consistent with current
alcohol beverage pricing. Sponsors who intend to sell alcohol at an all-
College event must submit the all-College event notification form and
obtain the approval of the Assistant Director of Leadership Activities at
least three weeks in advance of the proposed event.
- With the exception of Falstaff's, alcoholic beverages must be served and
consumed within a designated area ("beer garden"). Only students who
have shown proper proof of age may enter the beer garden.
- At all events serving alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages and food must be
available in an adequate amount, throughout the event.
- With the approval of the Office of Residential Life, students over
21 residing in Scribner Village and Northwoods may serve alcohol at
parties. The Event Authorization Form detailing the expectations and
requirements is available in the Office of Residential Life. The host
of a party in Scribner Village or Northwoods assumes the following
responsibilities:
- the host shall remain present for the duration of the event;
- the host will be the purchaser of alcohol and will not permit guests under 21 to consume alcohol;
- the host will not permit drinking games at the party; and
- the host is responsible for their guests and College property throughout the
duration of the event.
If the size of a party exceeds capacity, or safety warrants, the College will
close down the party.
- The College does not tolerate drinking games ("beer pong," etc.) in
residential buildings, college events, or student parties. The College
will discipline students who permit drinking games in their rooms, at
events, or at parties.
- The College does not permit mass-consumption containers at informal
(as opposed to formal College-sponsored) events in the dining halls,
Case Center, academic buildings, or residential buildings.
- At private, invitation-only functions, alcoholic beverages may be available
on an open-bar basis. Individual sponsors of and guests at private functions
must comply with New York State ABC laws.
Student Bartenders
Skidmore College utilizes TIPS-certified student bartenders and
individuals who check identification for legal age verification at
Student Government Association-sponsored events. The College expects
these individuals to abide by and enforce the Skidmore College alcohol
and drug policy.
Guidelines for Marketing Alcoholic Beverages
Advertising of alcoholic beverages at College events is for informational purposes
only. Alcohol may not be the primary focus of a banner, poster, flyer, or
other event promotion. Alcohol advertising contained on posters, banners, flyers,
etc., shall be limited solely to stating what alcoholic beverages will be
sold, that a driver's license or passport and the Skidmore College campus
event ID is required for purchase and consumption, and that alternative beverages
will be available.
Alcohol beverage marketing programs specifically targeting students or held
on campus shall conform to the code of student conduct of Skidmore College
and avoid sexually demeaning or discriminatory portrayal of individuals.
Advertising must encourage informed and responsible decisions about the
use of beer, wine, or distilled spirits.
Alcohol marketing programs directed at students, held on or off campus, may
include sampling or other promotional activities only when time and quantity
are limited. As with all events, sponsors must observe all other relevant regulations
including the availability of alternative beverages, food, and planned
programs.
Campus events or programs cannot include corporate promotional materials
without approval of the Leadership Activities Office.
Students promoting local off-campus activities that involve the sale of alcohol
must obtain approval from Leadership Activities before posting the marketing
materials.
Law and Policy Related to Drugs
Skidmore College prohibits the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs or
unauthorized prescription medications. All members of the Skidmore community
are required to abide by federal, state, and local laws regarding these
substances.
Skidmore College does not provide students protection from the law.
Students found possessing or selling illegal drugs are subject to disciplinary
action and criminal liability. The College may submit the names of students
it believes to have supplied or sold drugs to local law enforcement authorities.
Under the New York State Penal Law:
- Unlawful possession of any controlled substance is a crime.
- Giving another person an illegal drug or prescription controlled substance is
the same as selling it.
- The sale (or giving) of any controlled substance is a felony. This statute also
includes legally possessed prescription drugs that are controlled substances.
- Possession of marijuana is against the law; the charges and sanctions vary
according to the amount possessed.
- The sale of marijuana is a more serious crime than simple possession.
- Possession of gelatin caps, glassine envelopes, other packaging materials, or
scales under circumstances evincing an intent to use is a
crime.
Smoking
In compliance with New York State law, smoking is prohibited in all
indoor areas of the College, including dining halls and the Spa. In
addition, all residence halls are smoke-free buildings. Smoking is
permitted in Scribner Village apartments with the agreement of all
occupants. Cigarettes are not sold on the College campus.
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