Open Container on University Grounds : Possession of an open container with alcohol is prohibited in all areas of campus including University grounds except at University approved functions . Students found in violation of this policy regardless of their age , will be required by agents of the University to dispose of the alcohol and may be subject to disciplinary consequences .
Alcohol / Drug / Mood Altering Substance : Alcohol , drugs , narcotics and / or other health endangering compounds which include but are not limited to : alcohol , alcoholic beverages , tranquilizers , amphetamines , synthetic opiates , marijuana , LSD and other hallucinogens , glue solvent-containing substances , “ look-alike ” drugs , and all controlled substances identified in the following laws :
• Public Law 91-513 — Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 [ Federal Law ]
• The Controlled Substance Drug , Device and Cosmetic Act of April 14 1972 [ P . L . 233 , No . 64 ] and Amendments University Jurisdiction : University premises or any university-sponsored activity .
Constructively Possess : Knowingly to have joint control and access with other persons to any alcohol , drug or mood altering illegal substance .
Drug Paraphernalia : All equipment , products , and materials of any kind which are used , intended for use , or designed for use in planting , propagating , cultivating , growing , harvesting , manufacturing , compounding , converting , producing , processing , preparing , testing , analyzing , packaging , repackaging , storing , containing , concealing , injecting , ingesting , inhaling , or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of the law .
Possession : To hold or to have an illegal substance on your person or property without attempting to distribute .
In alignment with our Catholic and Mercy identity , Gwynedd Mercy University promotes the educational mission of developing students ’ intellectual , moral and spiritual lives as they prepare for active roles in personal and professional service to society . As such , we expect our students to demonstrate a level of behavior and personal deportment consistent with those educational objectives . The University seeks to encourage a social life that is guided by the care and concern for each individual and the welfare of other students . Gwynedd Mercy University expects all students to adhere to local , state and federal laws regarding the possession , use or distribution of alcohol , drugs and illegal substances . The following university policies have been developed to promote these ideals .
Individuals Under the Legal Age of 21 Years :
• May not possess , consume , transport or be in the presence of alcohol ;
• May not allow people who are of legal drinking age to consume alcohol in their room , suite or apartment ;
• May not possess paraphernalia associated with the rapid ingestion of alcohol and / or drinking games , e . g ., funnels and beer pong tables ;
• May not possess or display alcohol signs or empty alcoholic beverage containers .
Individuals 21 Years and Older :
• May possess moderate amounts of alcohol for personal consumption inside their personal room or within a suite or apartment where all occupants are of legal drinking age ; o Moderate amounts of alcohol are defined as one six-pack of beer or wine coolers ( i . e . Seagrams , Mike ’ s Hard Lemonade , Hard Cider ), one 375 ml bottle of hard liquor or one 750 ml bottle of wine ; o Students may not possess or consume liquor in excess of 100 proof , grain alcohol , or possess / consume caffeinated alcoholic energy drinks ( including but not limited to : Four Loko , Sparks , Joose , Spylles , 24 / 7 , or Torke );
• May not possess paraphernalia associated with the rapid ingestion of alcohol and or drinking games , e . g ., including but not limited to funnels and beer pong tables ;
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