STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Federal Laws

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations: 34 CFR Part 86

Public Contracts / Drug-free Workplace: 41 US Code, Chapter 10

Public Welfare / Drug-free Workplace Requirement: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F: As a condition of receiving funds or any other financial assistance under any federal program, institutions of higher education shall certify that they have developed and implemented an Alcohol & Drug-Free Workplace & Campus Policy.  

State Laws

Sale of Alcohol  

Florida Statute 561. 01:  Sale of alcoholic beverages includes any admission charge, sale of cups, tickets, donations, etc.

Florida Statute 562.12: The sale of alcoholic beverages without a proper license is unlawful.

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.

Florida Statute 562.111: Possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 is unlawful.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Individuals may be referred for criminal sanctions in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.  

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