University of Kansas Policy:
The University of Kansas prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture,
or distribution of alcohol or drugs by students or by employees on
its property or as part of its activities.
The University is committed to a program to prevent the illegal use of drugs and alcohol by students and employees. Any student or employee found to be using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances or alcohol in violation of the law on University property or at University events shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with policies of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents and University of Kansas.
For employees, the University will take appropriate personnel action
for such infractions, up to and including termination. Students who
violate this policy will be subject to sanctions which include completion
of an approved drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, disciplinary
warning, probation, suspension and expulsion from the University.
Driving Under The Influence:
In Kansas it is illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or both alcohol and drugs, with a breath
or blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For anyone under 21, it is
illegal to do so with a breath or blood alcohol content of .02 or
greater. If convicted, you are subject to the following penalties:
First conviction - misdemeanor
Maximum Penalty:
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6 months in jail (48 hours mandatory) or 100 hours of public
service.
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$1000 fine.
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Required completion of an alcohol education program.
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Suspended driver's license for 30 days (then restricted
for 300 days).
Second conviction - misdemeanor
Maximum Penalty:
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1 year in jail (5 days mandatory).
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$1,500 fine.
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Suspended driver's license for 1 year.
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Required completion of an alcohol treatment program.
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Use of ignition interlock device for 1 year.
Third conviction - felony
Maximum Penalty:
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1 year in prison (90 days mandatory).
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$2,500 fine.
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Suspended driver's license for 1 year.
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Required completion of an alcohol treatment program.
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Use of ignition interlock device for 1 year.
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Just two glasses of wine or alcohol can hinder your judgment.
A simulated drunk driving accident put on by Students Against Drunk
Driving.
People who drink on a regular basis become tolerant to the unpleasant effects of alcohol and gain a false sense of competency.
KU students enjoy a basketball game in Allen Field House, where alcohol
is prohibited.
Refusal to submit to alcohol or drug testing suspends your driver's license for 1 year.
Help is available. If you think you have a problem with drugs or alcohol,
don't be afraid to contact some of the agencies located at the Links and Resources page.
For pamphlets about drinking and driving click here. |
Dry Campus Policy:
The consumption of alcoholic liquor on the campus of the University
of Kansas is prohibited by State statute except under special circumstances
provided by law. Any alcoholic liquor service must conform to the
policies of the Kansas Board of Regents and University of Kansas and
must be approved by the Chancellor. The "Regulations Governing the
Use of Alcoholic Liquor at the University Events" are available from
the Office of the Provost, 250 Strong Hall.
The Law:
Possession
and Consumption In addition to the University of Kansas policies on cereal malt beverage
and alcoholic liquor, State laws and City of Lawrence ordinances provide
criminal penalties for specific violation occurring on campus. The
most common are as follows:
City of Lawrence Ordinance:
It is illegal for anyone of any age to possess an open container of, and/or consume cereal malt beverage or alcoholic liquor on property owned or operated by the University of Kansas, except those areas specifically licensed for sale or specifically exempted by state law.
Maximum Penalty:
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6 months in jail.
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$500 fine.
Kansas Law:
It is illegal for anyone of any age to consume liquor on state (University) property, except where specific exemptions are provided by law.
Maximum Penalty:
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6 months in jail.
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$200 fine.
It is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to possess, purchase, attempt to purchase or consume cereal malt beverages or alcoholic liquor anywhere within the state.
Maximum Penalty:
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1 month in jail; $200 fine (18-21 years of age).
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$500 fine (under 18 years of age).
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perform 40 hours of public service; and attend an alcohol education
program and 30 day suspension of driving privileges.
It is illegal for anyone to furnish cereal malt beverage of alcoholic liquor to another person under 21 years of age. Maximum Penalty
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6 months in jail.
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$1,000 fine.
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