Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A)
The university of
Akron neither encourages nor discourages the use of alcoholic beverages, but
the university does condemn the abuse of alcoholic beverages. It is the intent
of the alcohol policy of the university of Akron to define guidelines for those
members of the university community who choose to use alcoholic beverages that
will provide for the responsible use consistent with the laws and regulations
of the state of Ohio.
(B)
The university of Akron supports those programs leading
to better understanding of the use and abuse of alcohol. Availability of
further educational efforts designed for those students and other members of
the university community who seek to make informed choices where alcohol is
involved is encouraged.
(C)
All members of the university community are responsible
for making decisions about their actions within the context of Ohio state law
and university regulations. In addition, awareness of the rights of others
within our community who may choose not to use alcoholic beverages must be
honored.
(D)
University requirements.
(1)
All consumption,
possession, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages will be consistent with
the laws and regulations of the state of Ohio.
(2)
No person under
the age of twenty-one may order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to
purchase or consume any beer or alcoholic beverages.
(3)
No person shall
be in possession of an opened container of alcoholic beverage in any public
place unless that place is approved for the consumption of beer or alcoholic
beverages and that opened container of alcoholic beverage has been obtained
therefrom.
(4)
No person shall consume any beer or alcoholic beverage
in a motor vehicle. This regulation includes drivers and passengers in
automobiles (moving or parked), motorcycles, motor boats, i.e., any
vehicle.
(5)
No person under twenty-one shall handle, deliver, sell,
or serve beer or any alcoholic beverage. [Except a person eighteen years old or
older may handle beer in a sealed container and may clear tables where
alcoholic beverages have been consumed.]
(6)
It will be the
responsibility of the sponsoring organization, when holding an event where beer
and/or alcoholic beverages will be served or sold, to take reasonable
precautions to identify under-age persons to conspicuously post written
warnings as noted in appendix A to this rule and to ensure that alcoholic
beverages are not served to such persons. [The university suggests a check-in
table where driver's licenses will be checked and where those who are
under-aged are hand-stamped. Individuals who do not match their description and
photograph should not be served. If there is any question whatsoever of a
person being of the proper age to buy beer or alcoholic beverages, the checker
(bartender, student officer, or employee) should indicate by stamping or refuse
service until she/he is wholly satisfied regarding the age of the
person.]
(7)
State law requires that no person who appears visibly
intoxicated should be served any beer or alcoholic beverage. If the person, by
his/her demeanor or appearance, seems to be intoxicated, that is sufficient
evidence to deny service.
(8)
Liquor permit holders are not allowed to give away beer
or alcoholic beverages; gift certificates for same may not be given away or
sold by permit holders.
(E)
Procedures for
policy implementation for events where alcoholic beverages will be used.
(1)
Those who are
responsible for organizing and overseeing social events must also comply with
state law and university regulations.
(2)
Social events for
students, or events to which a significant number of students are invited,
sponsored by university organizations and/or departments, at which alcoholic
beverages are served must be registered via the major events process. Events
held in the student union must be registered with the department of student
life. Those events sponsored by residence hall organizations must be registered
in the office of residence life and housing. Those events sponsored by a
Greek-letter organization must be registered with the office of Greek life as a
major event and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by the office
of student life for a major event. Groups which are uncertain about whether
registration is required should contact the department of student
life.
(3)
Sponsors of events held on property owned or leased by
the university of Akron (other than in private residence hall rooms, suites, or
townhouses in compliance with state laws) must use university dining services
as their third-party vendor. The registering office will facilitate this
permission for the sponsoring group.
(4)
The charge for
the alcohol sold will be set by university dining services.
(5)
Any event
associated with the university may not be promoted for the consumption of
alcoholic beverages and/or beer. Prices of the beer or alcoholic beverages may
not be advertised other than at the point of distribution.
(6)
Sufficient amount
and equally visible, alternative, non-alcoholic beverages must be made
available whenever alcoholic beverages are available to be sold at the same or
lower price as is the beer or alcoholic beverage. Snacks and/or food must be
made available at all places where beer and alcoholic beverages are
served.
(7)
Individuals who sign the registration form and who thus
sponsor an event will be responsible for behavior at the event.
(8)
Alcohol use/abuse
is no excuse for unacceptable behavior.
(F)
Failure to comply
with the university alcohol policy may result in appropriate disciplinary
sanctions.
Replaces: 3359-47-01
