Party Planning Guide 2007-2008

California Law

Stanford University is not a sanctuary from the enforcement of state and local laws. Students and others on campus who violate the law may be and have been arrested and prosecuted. Primary responsibility for law enforcement, including that related to alcohol and illegal drugs, rests with law enforcement agencies, primarily the Department of Public Safety. Uniformed officers who patrol the campus and respond to calls are deputized by the sheriff of Santa Clara County and are fully empowered and authorized to enforce all laws. Though laws are subject to change, generally, as of September 2003, it is a criminal offense:

1. To provide any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21.
2. To provide any alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person.
3. For any person under age 21 to purchase or be in possession of alcohol.
4. To be under the influence of alcohol in a public place and unable to exercise care for one’s own safety or that of others.
5. For persons under 21 to have any container of alcohol in any public place or any place open to the public.
6. To operate a motor vehicle or golf cart while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants or with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher (.05% or higher under 21) or to operate a bicycle in a state of impaired motor functioning. Individuals under 21 with a blood alcohol level of .01% or higher may also be subject to civil penalties.
7. To have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and for persons under 21 to drive a vehicle carrying alcohol.
8. To have in one’s possession or to use false evidence of age and identity to purchase alcohol.
9. To falsely ID oneself as another to police upon lawful detention or arrest in order to avoid proper ID by police or to evade the court process.
10. To unlawfully possess or possess for sale controlled substances specified in California's Health and Safety Code.
11. To be in possession of an unregistered keg.
12. To charge admission or solicit donations where alcohol is served unless a liquor license is obtained from the Alcohol Beverage Control.

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