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School Penalties
Middle and High School: Please check your school’s code of conduct for penalties for various offenses.
This Is From The 1997-1998 General Bulletin For Florida State University
Statement for Students on the Unlawful Possession, Use or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Standards of Conduct
State of Florida statutes declare that it is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Consequently, no one under the legal drinking age may consume, distribute, or possess alcohol on University properties or as part of any University activity.
It is unlawful to sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age. Furthermore, servers can be held civilly liable for damage caused by underage drinkers to whom they provided alcoholic beverages. It is unlawful to be under the influence of, to use, possess, distribute, sell, offer, or agree to sell, or represent to sell, narcotics, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances, except as where permitted by prescription or law.
Legal Sanctions
Alcohol Offenses
Common Alcohol Typical Penalty Maximum Penalty Offenses First Offense First Offense (Leon County)
Possession or attempt to $100 fine, 6 months, 60 days jail, purchase alcohol by a probation, 100 hrs. $500 fine person under 21 years community service of age.
Using a false driver's $100 fine, 6 mo. 60 days jail, license ID or allowing probation, 100 hrs. $500 fine someone to use your community service driver's license for an ID card.
Providing alcohol to $500 fine, 60 days jail, a person under 21. possible probation $500 fine
Illicit Drugs Offenses
The penalty for possession (second-degree misdemeanor) is 60 days jail and $500 fine. Penalties for trafficking (first-degree felony) range up to 25 years imprisonment and fines of $200,000 and beyond.
University Disciplinary Sanctions for Alcohol/Drug Offenses
Students in violation of state laws, city ordinances, or University policy will be reported to Florida State University authorities for disciplinary action. The University may impose sanctions up to suspension, expulsion, and referral to local courts for prosecution.
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Last Updated on
08/13/06