• First offense - 90-day mandatory suspension
• Second Offense - 1-year suspension
• Third Offense – 2-year suspension Individuals found guilty will pay a fine of up to $ 500 . Parents will be notified and , if the courts stipulate , the individual will be required to complete an alcohol education or counseling program . Moreover , it is unlawful for any person to sell , furnish , or give any liquor , or permit any liquor , to be sold , furnished , or given to any person visibly intoxicated or to any minors ( persons less than 21 years of age ). Violation carries a minimum $ 1,000 fine for the first offense and a $ 2,500 fine for second and further offenses . Maximum penalty : $ 2,500 and one-year imprisonment .
State and federal law forbids the possession or consumption of illegal drugs or narcotics . Federal and state law forbids the possession of illegal drugs or narcotics , such as cocaine , barbiturates , hallucinogens , or other illegal , addictive substances . The sale , use , possession , or manufacture of such illegal substances is strictly forbidden . The sale , use , or possession of drug paraphernalia such as rolling papers , bongs , pipes , and the like are also forbidden on campus . Infraction of these laws constitutes a major violation of campus policy .
A violation of Pennsylvania ’ s Controlled Substance , Drug Device , and Cosmetic Act calls for widely varying penalties depending on the nature of the offense ( e . g ., sale versus possession ), the type of drug involved , the quantity of drugs involved and whether the individual ’ s offense is a first , second , third , or subsequent offense . A violation of the several federal statutes governing the sale and possession of drugs also calls for widely varying penalties .
Federal law makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture , distribute , create , or dispense or to possess with the intent to manufacture , distribute , or dispense controlled substances . Title 21 of United States Code provides terms of imprisonment and fines for violations of this Act . The nature of the offense and whether the person has committed any previous unlawful acts under the statute will determine the term of imprisonment as well as the amount of any fine .
Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit or Illegal Drugs or Alcohol
Medical studies indicate that users of illicit or illegal drugs or alcohol can suffer from a wide range of medical and psychological problems . Those problems can be as mild as depression or as severe as permanent brain damage , or death . At the very least , use of these substances can impair one ’ s ability to learn and function in society . This promotes poor application to academics as shown by poor study habits , lack of concentration , and loss of self-esteem . Additional information on the health risks associated with the use of alcohol and illicit or illegal drugs is available
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