This alcohol policy is intended to provide clear and consistent guidelines for the application of standards and expectations for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus and in CSU, Chico facilities. Members of the campus community and our guests are expected to make informed decisions and to act responsibly regarding the use of alcoholic beverages. Individuals using alcohol in campus facilities are subject to campus policy and federal and state laws. Choosing not to drink alcohol is as socially acceptable as choosing to drink alcohol. Excessive drinking or drunkenness is not condoned.
Intoxication is no excuse for misconduct or infringing upon the rights of others.
In every instance where alcohol use is permitted, the individual user and organization sponsoring the event assume responsibility for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, this policy, and other university regulations. The use of alcohol in campus facilities is a risk management concern for personal safety and for negative publicity that results in an adverse impact to a program or to the university's public image. Individuals, organizations, and campus departments need to be particularly aware of recent court rulings on the issue of vicarious liability. The sponsoring party of an event where alcohol is served can be held liable when a person consuming alcohol at that event is involved in an accident resulting in personal injury or death. An Alcohol Use Request form must be submitted for approval at least ten working days prior to an event when alcohol is served but not sold and fourteen working days prior to the event when alcohol is to be sold.