Policies & Regulations
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Florida Statute 562.12:
The sale of alcoholic beverages
without a proper license is unlawful.
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LEGAL DRINKING AGE
Florida Statute 562.11:
Selling, giving, or serving
alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age or
misrepresenting the age of another to induce service of
alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age is
unlawful.
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Florida Statute 562.111:
Possession of alcoholic
beverages by persons under the age of 21 is unlawful.
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DISORDERLY INTOXICATION
Florida Statute 856.011:
Endangering the safety of
another person, causing property damage, drinking any
alcoholic beverages in a public place, or causing a public
disturbance while intoxicated is unlawful.
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Florida Statute 316.193:
A person is “under the
influence” of alcoholic beverage, any chemical substance
set forth in S. 877.111 or any substance controlled under
F.S. Chapter 893, when affected to the extent that his/
her normal faculties are impaired or that blood and breath
alcohol levels exceed legal thresholds. Operating a motor
vehicle while “under the influence” is unlawful.
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Florida Statute 316.1936:
Possessing an open
container of alcoholic beverage while operating a vehicle,
or while present as a passenger in a vehicle is unlawful.
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES
The FIU Student Handbook includes policies on alcohol
and drugs. The section on “Standards of Student
Conduct” outlines disciplinary actions that may be taken
for violation of these policies. Each student is encouraged
to review this section of the Handbook and become
familiar with possible consequences of violating these
policies.
In accordance with University policies, appropriate
disciplinary action shall be taken regarding any employee
who violates the Florida International University Alcohol &
Drug-Free Workplace & Campus Policy.
PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND ASSISTANCE
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Counseling and Psychological Services Centers:
305-348-2277 MMC
305-919-5305 BBC
Student Health Services
305-348-2401 MMC
305-919-5620 BBC
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
305-348-3939 MMC & BBC
University Police
305-348-2626 MMC
305-919-5559 BBC
Victim Empowerment Program
305-348-3000 (24 HR HOTLINE)
FOR EMPLOYEES
Human Resources
305-348-2181 MMC
305-919-5545 BBC
Office of Employee Assistance (OEA)
305-348-2469 MMC & BBC
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