1. To sell, furnish, give, or cause to be sold, furnished, or given away any alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21, and no person under the age of 21 may purchase alcoholic beverages.

2. For a person under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages on any street or highway or in any public place or any place open to the public.

3. To sell, furnish, or give away alcoholic beverages to an obviously intoxicated person.

4. To sell alcoholic beverages any place in the state without proper license from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

1. General Applicability
   This policy is applicable to all University properties and events including Public Events, Closed Events and Other UCSD properties.
   1. If alcoholic beverages are to be sold or exchanged for consideration, the organizers must obtain an appropriate license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Consideration includes money or anything else of value. No ``cover charge'' or ``donation'' may be collected at the door of any event where alcohol is served or sold except when permitted by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

   2. Whenever alcoholic beverages are served, at least an equal volume of non- alcoholic beverages must be made available at the site of the function. It is strongly suggested that food also be made available at these functions and may be required by an approving authority.

   3. Only those persons who are at least 21 years of age and who have attended a responsible beverage service training program may serve alcoholic beverages.

   4. The amount of alcoholic beverages available shall be reasonably limited by the size of the target population which may legally consume alcohol.

   5. State funds, Federal funds or restricted funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages for consumption. It is the responsibility of the University official approving the purchase to be aware of which funds may be properly used. See UC BFB BUS 79, Entertainment, Section VI.B, Funding Sources.

   6. Purchase of alcoholic and/or malt beverages for any University-sponsored function or function that occurs on UCSD property must conform to all established and approved Procedures as identified in Section E of this policy.

   7. Control of Function
      Event Sponsors are responsible for:
      1. Establishing adequate controls to ensure that all persons being served alcoholic beverages are at least 21 years of age.

      2. Requiring that in order for alcohol to be served to an individual, a valid picture I.D. (State I.D., Drivers License, etc.) must be presented to the appropriate person. A second I.D. must be required if the primary I.D. is deemed unacceptable.

      3. Providing only single servings of alcohol at a time.

      4. Denying service to individuals who appear to be intoxicated or who appear to be turning over alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age.

      5. Stopping the service of alcohol prior to the ending time of a scheduled event (e.g. - at least one hour before the end of an event scheduled for three or more hours).

2. Public Events
   1. Public events are defined as events approved by the appropriate University officials which are held in public space on University property and/or are open to the public.

   2. Public space shall be defined as all areas that are generally open to the public. This does not include:
      1. Personal living space or areas that have access limited to only those in authorized possession of keys; or,

      2. Space that is assigned to academic, research, or administrative units; or,

      3. Areas that are dedicated for academic, research, or administrative activities, functions, or events conducted by the University.

   3. Event Sponsors of public events at which alcohol can legally be served must submit a Use of Alcoholic and/or Malt Beverages Form for approval to the appropriate University Official at least 4 weeks before the event. Prior to the consideration of approval, the Event Sponsor(s) must meet with the appropriate designated facility manager and submit a written security plan that addresses compliance to applicable law and University policy in the planning and managing of the event (see PPM 510-1 Section VI and PPM 510-1 Section XIII). Approval of this request must be granted in writing within five (5) business days from the date the request is received. The request is presumed to be denied unless a written approval is provided to the event organizers or sponsors. Vice Chancellors, or their designees, may approve exceptions to this deadline.

   4. Event Sponsors must take steps to ensure that the consumption of alcohol is not the focus of the event.

   5. Security at all events must be coordinated through the designated facility manager and the University of California Police Department. The sponsoring organization must have their security plan approved by the facility manager before the event can be held. If contracted, private security companies selected by University sponsors to provide security for the event must conform to the standards and requirements established by the University Risk Management Office and the University Police.

   6. In order to identify persons that are not of age to drink, a secure system shall be used at large events where under-aged persons may be present and alcohol is served, such as, but not limited to: (1) specialized cups given only to persons of legal drinking age, (2) colored wrist bands given only to persons of legal drinking age, as designated by University officials, and (3) placement of physical barriers, such as fencing for beer gardens, to separate those persons who are at least 21 years of age from those who are under-aged.

   7. Persons who, in the judgment of the server and/or sponsor, are intoxicated shall not be served.

   8. Alcoholic beverages not being served directly by official event personnel at the event are prohibited. Individuals are prohibited from bringing their own alcoholic beverages to any function. Exceptions for donations from University support groups may be granted by the Vice Chancellors or their designees on a case-by-case basis.

   9. Event Sponsors must also conform to other General Applicability tasks as outlined in section D.2.a. of this policy.

3. Closed Events
   1. Closed events are defined as events that limit attendance to members of the sponsoring organization or academic, research, or administrative units, and their invited guests.

   2. Event Sponsors of closed events where alcohol is served must submit a Use of Alcoholic and/or Malt Beverages Form for approval to the appropriate University Official at least three weeks before the event. This approval must be granted in writing within five (5) business days from the date the request is received. The request is presumed to be denied unless a written approval is provided to the Event Sponsor. Vice Chancellors, or their designees, may approve exceptions to this deadline.

   3. Event Sponsors must take steps to ensure that the consumption of alcohol is not the focus of the event.

   4. Event Sponsors must describe how the organization will effectively control the consumption of alcohol by persons who are at least 21 years of age and how the organization will prevent the consumption of alcohol by under-aged persons.

   5. Event Sponsors must also conform to other General Applicability tasks as outlined in section D.2.a. of this policy.

1. Residential Facilities
   All residential facilities on University property shall fall under the jurisdiction of this policy.
   1. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all areas of the on- campus housing facilities except for private rooms and those dwelling units designated by the Director of Housing and Dining Services as exempt from this subsection. Additionally, public events and activities that include the use, consumption, sale, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol may not be conducted in areas that are proximate to housing that are occupied predominately by students who are under 21 years of age.

   2. Kegs or other large volume alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in all areas of the on-campus housing facilities.

   3. It is a violation of on-campus housing regulations for students or guests under the age of 21 to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private housing area.

   4. Residents who provide alcohol to guests may be held accountable by the University for the behavior of their guests.

   5. The Director of Housing and Dining Services may approve the use of alcohol for Conference Services functions consistent with the policies for alcohol service at Closed Events as outlined in Section D.2.c.

2. Other UCSD Properties
   The purchase, sale, service, consumption, distribution or possession of alcoholic beverages on University of California, San Diego properties shall be in accordance with applicable law and University policies and regulations and is prohibited except in the following instances:
   1. Areas specifically designated by the Chancellor or other appropriate University officials for a particular function not open to the public.

   2. Administrative units or departments conducting a small meeting or function (e.g. - 20 persons or less) among employees in private offices/space with the approval of and in the presence of an appropriate University official or faculty member. All persons in attendance must be 21 years of age or older.

   3. Areas, properties, or establishments licensed by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

   4. Off-campus locations by campus organizations or units sponsoring activities subject to regulations of the properties (areas) being used. Liability insurance coverage may be required, subject to review by the Campus Risk Management Office, if the event is open to the general public. See also Section D.8., Liability, of this policy.

   5. This issuance does not cover rules and regulations governing Scripps Institution of Oceanography vessels, for which policies and procedures on the sale, service, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages are issued by the Director, SIO, or his/her designee.

1. Official Sponsors
   Functions where alcoholic beverages are being served must be sponsored by an official campus academic, research, or administrative unit. Affiliated organizations (registered student organizations, staff associations, etc.) and non-affiliated organizations (commercial and non-profit organizations) must obtain the approval or sponsorship from the appropriate official campus academic, research or administrative unit to serve alcoholic beverages.

2. Manufacturers and/or Distributors of Alcoholic Beverages
   1. All sponsors must comply with University and UCSD policies and procedures, and State law concerning all aspects of the event.

   2. Donated alcohol may not be sold. 

   3. University or Event Sponsors must be clearly identified as the primary sponsor of the event. Manufacturers and/or distributors of alcoholic beverages may not be primary sponsors of campus events. Any recognition of the manufacturer and/or distributor shall be secondary to the University or Event sponsor and this distinction must be tastefully maintained in any advertising, displays or announcements in connection with the event. The name, logo, or other identifiable characteristic of the manufacturer and/or distributor of alcoholic beverages cannot be at all or in part included in the identification of the name of the event. The University's seal and/or logo shall not be used on any material containing reference to an alcohol manufacturer/distributor.

   4. Manufacturers and/or distributors of alcoholic beverages may not be sponsors of any kind for any event at which alcoholic beverages are served.

   5. Sponsorship by manufacturers and/or distributors of alcoholic beverages must be in the form of money, goods or services specified by the University sponsor. Sponsorship may not include donations of clothing or attire or other articles identifying the manufacturer and/or distributor by such features as name and logo.

   6. The University Sponsor that is sponsoring events which are cosponsored by manufacturers and/or distributors of alcoholic beverages must make a demonstrable attempt to secure non-alcohol related sponsorships as well.

   7. The University's in-house printing facilities shall not be used to print materials that are substantially or primarily advertising for the manufacturer and/or distributor of alcoholic beverages, and therefore inconsistent with the mission of the University.

Event Sponsors must ensure that the restrictions listed below are followed when developing advertising for a function:

1. The availability of alcohol at events shall not be advertised.

2. Violations of State or Federal law or University regulations are not to be implied. Advertising shall not contain statements or inferences regarding the availability of alcoholic beverages, such as: "All You Can Drink", "Everyone May Drink", "Wine and Cheese Reception" or "Beer Garden".

3. The name of the Event Sponsor is to be included on or in all advertising.

1. Staff, Faculty, and Others:
   Violation of University policies or campus regulations may subject a person to possible legal penalties. Faculty and staff members of the University may also be subject to discipline under the Manual of Academic Senate, University of California, Section V for faculty discipline and PPSM 62, Corrective Action, or appropriate contracts for further information concerning staff discipline, respectively.

2. Students, registered student organizations, and college organizations who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in accordance with UCSD Student Conduct Code, including but not limited to;
   1. Prohibition to sell, serve, consume, or possess alcohol for a stated length of time.

   2. Denial of access to the property, area, establishment, etc. for a stated length of time.

   3. Denial of program/event/function approval for a stated length of time.

   4. Organization(s)/individual(s) probation for a stated length of time.

   5. Loss of organizational status for a stated length of time.