No person shall operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, dispensed or delivered to a person who is known to be a drunkard, to be an intoxicated person or to a person who is known to have been intoxicated within the six months last preceding. No person or group shall purchase or otherwise procure alcoholic beverages for consumption by a person under 21 years of age. No person under 21 years of age shall use the liquor identification card of another, or furnish false identification in obtaining such a card, or alter or deface such a card. No person shall appear in a state of intoxication in a public place or disturb the peace in any manner while intoxicated.
Conviction can result in sanction including probation, fines and imprisonment.
Students who are found to be in violation of these stated prohibitions are subject to discipline in accordance with the requirement of the University's Student Conduct Code and Judicial Process. Employees found to be in violation of these stated prohibitions are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with any applicable bargaining agreements. The above listed general policy regulations should not be considered as an exhaustive restatement of the pertinent Federal, State and local laws regarding the use of alcohol. All members of the University of Massachusetts Lowell community are expected to acquaint themselves with and abide by all laws governing the acquisition, possession, transportation, consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages. Top B. Health Risks Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior.