PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-08-013.
Title of Rule: Alcohol policy at Eastern Washington University.
Purpose: To further the university mission by creating a safe environment for student learning.
Other Identifying Information: To encourage university functions in a controlled environment that reduces risk and creates positive experiences.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120(12).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 66.44.270, 66.44.200.
Summary: A code to support the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, as well as eastern's own alcohol on drug policies and procedures, in creating an environment that promotes health-enhancing attitudes and activities.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Brian Levin-Stankevich, SHW 220, (509) 359-6269; Implementation: Laurie Connelly, SHW 214, (509) 359-2371; and Enforcement: Tom McGill, RDB 101, (509) 359-2777.
Name of Proponent: Eastern Washington University, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The purpose of this policy is to further the university mission by creating a safe environment for student learning. To accomplish this, the university will support the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, as well as its own alcohol and drug policies and procedures. The university will also encourage university functions in a controlled environment that reduces risk and creates positive experiences. This policy recognizes community standards of responsibility and accountability in the use of alcohol and the expectation that individuals have a right to learn, to work, and to live free from the disruptions and consequences of alcohol abuse by others. It is the responsibility of every member of the university community to know the risks associated with the use and abuse of alcohol and to assist the university, its faculty, staff, administrators and students in creating an environment that promotes health-enhancing attitudes and activities.
Proposal does not change existing rules.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Per RCW 34.05.310(4).
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Eastern Washington University, Pence Union Building, Room 263-5-7, Cheney, Washington, 99004, on June 30, 2003, at 1:00 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Karen Raver by June 16, 2003, TDD (509) 359-6261 or (509) 359-2293.
Submit Written Comments to: Fax (509) 359-2006, by June 19, 2003.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 30, 2003.
May 20, 2003
Laurie Flinn Connelly
Rules Coordinator
Associate to the President
Chapter 172-64ALCOHOL POLICY AT EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
NEW SECTION
WAC 172-64-010
Statement of purpose.
The purpose of
this policy is to further the university mission by creating a
safe environment for student learning. To accomplish this,
the university will support the enforcement of federal, state,
and local laws, as well as its own alcohol and drug policies
and procedures. The university will also encourage university
functions in a controlled environment that reduces risk and
creates positive experiences. This policy recognizes
community standards of responsibility and accountability in
the use of alcohol and the expectation that individuals have a
right to learn, to work, and to live free from the disruptions
and consequences of alcohol abuse by others. It is the
responsibility of every member of the university community to
know the risks associated with the use and abuse of alcohol
and to assist the university, its faculty, staff,
administrators, and students in creating an environment that
promotes health-enhancing attitudes and activities.
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(1) It is unlawful:
(a) For anyone under twenty-one years of age to possess alcohol (RCW 66.44.270);
(b) To sell, purchase, deliver, or furnish alcohol, except a parent or legal guardian, to anyone under twenty-one years of age (RCW 66.44.270);
(c) To sell purchase, deliver, or furnish alcohol to an intoxicated person (RCW 66.44.200);
(d) To consume alcohol in a public place, exceptions defined in RCW 66.44.100;
(e) To misrepresent one's age to obtain alcohol (RCW 66.44.310);
(f) To drive under the influence of alcohol (RCW 46.61.502 & 46.61.503).
(2) Driving under the influence:
(a) It is unlawful to drive if your blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) meets or exceeds 0.08 percent or under the influence of drugs (RCW 46.61.502);
(b) It is unlawful to drive if alcohol has impaired your ability to drive safely, even if your BAC is under the legal limit (RCW 46.61.503);
(c) For a person under the age of twenty-one, it is unlawful to drive if your blood or BAC meets or exceeds 0.02 percent (RCW 46.61.503).
(3) Open container law:
(a) Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in a vehicle nor be carried within reach of the driver or passengers. Open containers may be carried in a trunk or non-passenger areas (not glove boxes). Does not apply to vehicles commercially chartered by groups or to the living quarters of motor homes or campers (RCW 66.44.100 & 46.61.519).
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(2) Inside fraternity and sorority facilities, in accordance with respective national organizational policies and university guidelines.
(3) Areas owned or controlled by the university, in accordance with the following guidelines for the use, possession, and sale of alcohol.
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(1) Obtaining permission to serve alcohol.
(a) Written permission for a function sponsored by an individual or group, at which alcohol will be available, must be obtained from the president or his/her designee, along with a banquet permit application. Decisions regarding the approval or denial of permission to serve alcohol shall be made according to what is deemed to be in the best interest of the institution as expressed by the university mission statement and this policy's statement of purpose. Reasons for denial of a permit may include but are not limited to: conflict with primary academic use of facilities; performance record of sponsors in prior events; or failure to satisfy guidelines.
(b) Such approved function shall be subject to the regulations set forth in this policy. Complete information on procedures to obtain permission is available at numerous locations on campus.
(c) Permission to serve or consume alcohol must be requested seven days prior to the event.
(2) Proof of age and access to alcohol.
(a) The person or group(s) holding the event must establish precautionary measures (check identification) at the function to ensure that alcoholic beverages are not served to persons under the legal drinking age or to persons who appear intoxicated.
(b) At the function, a person (or persons) over the legal drinking age must be designated as the server(s). It is the responsibility of the designated server(s) to enforce proof of age and access to alcohol regulations as outlined in the banquet permit application and this policy.
(c) The only alcoholic beverages that may be possessed or consumed at the function are those alcoholic beverages served at the function, and the alcoholic beverages must be consumed within the designated area in which the function is held.
(3) Alternative beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages must be available at the same place as the alcoholic beverages and featured as prominently as the alcoholic beverages.
(4) Security measures. The university police department shall, when informed of activities and events involving alcoholic beverages, determine appropriate security measures to be taken and coordinated with the events' sponsor and appropriate administrative staff of the university as may be necessary to assist in compliance with state laws and university regulations.
(5) Publicity and advertising.
(a) All announcement(s) or advertisement(s), including but not limited to flyer(s), notice(s), poster(s), banner(s), tee-shirts(s) and newspaper and radio announcement(s), concerning the function shall note the availability of non-alcoholic beverages as prominently as the availability of alcoholic beverages; and that proper identification is required in order to be served or sold alcoholic beverages; and must not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages available, as, for example, the number of kegs of beer available at the event; nor to any form of drinking contest.
(b) Advertising which promotes university events must not portray drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems or as necessary to social, sexual, or academic success.
(c) Promotion of alcoholic beverage brands at the activity must not encourage any form of alcohol abuse nor place emphasis on quantity and frequency of use.
(d) Alcoholic beverages, such as kegs or cases of beer, shall not be provided as free awards, prizes or rewards, to individual(s) or groups.
(6) Prohibition of drinking games. Drinking contests or any other activities which encourage the rapid and/or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted.
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(2) Functions at which alcoholic beverages are sold shall include functions at which alcoholic beverages are served and for which an admission fee is charged, at which cups are sold, at which tickets are sold, at which cash or anything else of value is exchanged for alcoholic beverages, or at which donations are collected by the group, or members thereof, sponsoring the function. Functions open to the public shall be defined as those functions to which the general public has been invited through oral, written, or printed announcement(s), advertisement(s) or invitation(s).
(3) Consideration of all the policy guidelines already outlined must be presented when requesting permission to serve or sell alcohol.
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(1) The group(s) sponsoring the activity shall be responsible for all aspects of the activity, including all publicity and advertising.
(2) Advertising and publicity must reflect sole sponsorship of the event as being that of the group(s).
(3) Advertising or announcements (posters, banners, flyers, radio and newspaper advertisements, tee-shirts, etc.) may reflect a vendor's involvement, but must not indicate or convey sponsorship by the vendor.
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Reviser's note: The typographical error in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
NEW SECTION
WAC 172-64-090
Guidelines for off-campus events.
University recognized events held off-campus, are expected to
abide by the university alcohol policy guidelines for proof of
age and access to alcohol; alternative beverages; publicity
and advertising; and prohibition of drinking games, in
addition to all applicable state laws and local ordinances.
Faculty, staff, administrators, students, and their
organizations are subject to disciplinary action by the
university as it relates to violations of laws, ordinances,
and university rules.
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Responsibility for compliance with these regulations and with all applicable laws will be incumbent upon all members of the university community, including all faculty, staff, administrators, students, and their guests.
The sanctions imposed under this policy do not diminish or replace the penalties available under generally applicable civil or criminal laws. The university community is reminded that many violations of the standards may violate various federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the division of students affairs and the dean of students; residential life and housing; individual academic units; human resources; and Greek life may maintain internal policies and procedures for violations of the university alcohol policy, and may impose sanctions against individuals and groups in violation of their policies involving alcohol.
The university alcohol policy shall apply to every function or event, social event, and campus-wide activity sponsored by organizations or individuals associated with the university. In addition, off-campus university events that imply or express university affiliation are bound by this policy. This policy also applies to activities at all university campus sites.
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(1) Use of alcohol by minors;
(2) Alcohol-related behavior that is dangerous, destructive, disruptive, or illegal;
(3) Use of or furnishing of false identification to purchase or be served alcohol;
(4) Furnishing alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age.
Violations involving students will be reported to the dean of students.
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(2) A broad range of consequences can be considered. For individual students, consequences can include:
(a) Mandatory attendance at a prevention education program;
(b) Loss of privileges, restitution, community service, and/or fines;
(c) Eviction from university owned or controlled housing;
(d) Suspension and/or dismissal from the university, or;
(e) Some combination of the above.
(3) For student groups, possible consequences can include:
(a) Suspension of privileges;
(b) Probation;
(c) Fines;
(d) Removal of officers from office;
(e) Elimination of student fee support from the university; and
(f) Suspension, or forced disbandment.
(4) The revised (October 1998) Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act allows for institutions of higher education to disclose, to a parent or legal guardian of a student, information regarding any violation of any federal, state, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, regardless of whether the information is contained in the student's education records, if (a) the student is under the age of 21; and (b) the institution determines that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to such use or possession.
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(1) Disciplinary action, including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable personnel rules, chapter 251-11 WAC for classified employees, and EWU policies and procedures manual for other employees, collective bargaining agreements, or other policies of the university and/or;
(2) The requirement of satisfactory participation in evaluation and/or treatment in an approved chemical dependency assistance or rehabilitation program.
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