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2022-2023 Student Handbook > Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy - Health Risks and Sanctions > State and Federal Sanctions

State and Federal Sanctions

Alcohol – State of Washington

• Persons under the age of 21 may not acquire, possess, or consume alcohol. Nor may other persons furnish alcohol to anyone under 21 or permit underage consumption on premises within their control. Penalty: Maximum $500 fine, 2 month imprisonment, or both.
• Persons under 21 may not be in a public place or in a vehicle in public while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. A public place includes city streets and any buildings and grounds used for University purposes. Penalty: Maximum $500 fine, 2 month imprisonment, or both.
• Persons under 21 may not purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol. Penalty: Maximum $1,000 fine, 90 days imprisonment or both.
• Alcohol may not be opened or consumed in a public place. Penalty: Maximum $1,000 fine.

Alcohol – State of California

• Persons under the age of 21 may not acquire, possess, or consume al-cohol. Nor may other persons furnish alcohol to anyone under 21 or permit underage consumption on premises within their control. Penalty: $250 fine, community service, one year suspension of driver’s license.
• Persons under 21 may not be in a public place or in a vehicle in public while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. A public place includes city streets and any buildings and grounds used for University purposes. Penalty: $250 fine, community service, one year suspension of driver’s license.
• Persons under 21 may not purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol. Penalty: $250 fine, community service, one year suspension of driver’s license.
• Alcohol may not be opened or consumed in a public place. Penalty: $250 fine, community service, one year suspension of driver’s license.

Illicit Drugs – State of Washington

• Controlled substances, as defined by the State of Washington, include all the drugs listed in the health risks section, and also include many other drugs not listed. Conviction for possession, use or sale of any controlled substances will result in either a class B or class C felony and imprisonment up to ten years and fines of several hundred thou-sand dollars

Illicit Drugs – State of California

• Controlled substances, as defined by the State of California, include all the drugs listed in the health risks section, and also include many other drugs not listed. Conviction for possession, use or sale of any controlled substances will result in misdemeanor with penalties including up to one year in the county jail.

Illicit Drugs – Federal Government

• The possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited by federal law. Strict penalties are provided for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. Even for a first offense, mandatory penalties can range up to life in prison and a multi-million dollar fine. In addition, a state or federal drug conviction while en-rolled and receiving Title IV Financial Aid may result in the loss of federal benefits, including school loans, grants, contracts and licenses.