Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

1.33 Intoxication
Residents who return to the hall intoxicated are subject to a residence hall warning or further
disciplinary action if their behavior becomes disruptive to the community or they are unable
to adequately care for themselves. If hall staff members are concerned for individuals’ health
safety due to intoxication, emergency services will be contacted.
1.34 Sale or Consignment to Minors
Any individual involved with the sale or consignment of alcoholic beverages to a minor is
engaged in illegal activity and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. If non-Kent State
University students under the age of 18 are found consuming or in possession of alcohol in
the residence hall, the Kent State University Police Department will be notified.
1.35 Parental Notification Policy
The Department of Residence Services believes that parents play an important role in their
students’ success at Kent State University. Therefore, parents of residence hall students under
the age of 21 will be notified by a written letter if their student has been found in violation
of the residence hall alcohol policies. It is the department’s hope that parents will help their
students reflect on, and evaluate the consequences of their behavior, as well as encourage the
student to choose different behaviors in future situations.
1.4 Drugs
The illegal possession, sale, production, or use of any drug paraphernalia or drugs (including
marijuana) or contribution to such use by others is in strict violation of university rules and
state and federal laws. The presence of the odor of marijuana shall be considered prima facie
evidence that a drug violation has occurred.
1.41 Prescription Drugs
Any prescription drugs belonging to residents must be in the original pharmacy container
from a licensed pharmacist with the resident’s legal name listed on the label.
1.5 Gambling
In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, any form of gambling, including the following is
prohibited in all Kent State University residence halls:
• book-making
• betting
• scheme of chance for profit
• game of chance for profit
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