Campus Regulations and Policies
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to possess, consume or tranport liquor, malt, or brewed beverages, or to furnish alcoholic beverages to minors, according to the Pennsylvania Crime Codes and University Policy. University Police will charge offenders according to state laws and file Disciplinary Referrals to Residence Life and/or Judicial Affairs. If University Police charge any minor (under age 21) with “Underage Consumption or Possession,” they are required by law to notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the minor charged.
It is illegal for anyone to possess, use or sell any drug or item deemed to be illegal in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code’s “Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.” University Police will charge violators according to state laws and file Disciplinary Referrals to Judicial Affairs. University Police also enforce Sugarloaf Twp. Ordinance #86, which makes it a summary offense to sell or possess drug paraphernalia (pipes, bongs, etc.) which is used or intended to be used with any substance classified as illegal.
BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS
See Residence Life Policy
University Policy SY16
FIRE ALARMS
See Residence Life Policy
University Policy SY28
FIREARMS
University policy prohibits the possession, carrying, or use of any weapon, firearm, explosive, firework, or paintball device in any campus building or facility or in any vehicle on campus. Storage of any of the aforementioned anywhere on campus is also prohibited. The University Police on the Hazleton Campus has no facilities available to store any weapon, firearm, etc. Refer to University Policy SY12 for definition of terms pertinent to this section.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in buildings except for seeing eye dogs and for approved educational needs.
SMOKING
Smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited in all University buildings and at principal building entries.To prevent possible fires, please dispose of cigarettes in designated receptacles.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Drivers of all vehicles operated on campus roadways are subject to the regulations in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and enforced by University Police, Pennsylvania State Police and Sugarloaf Township Police in whose jurisdiction the campus is located. Drivers not obeying the laws may be cited by any of these agencies.
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