For more information on the procedures, drop by the Office of International Student Advising in 116 McGregory Hall. Please note that there are tax treaties which may affect whether you owe any taxes on income earned in the U.S., including scholarships. In the United States, it is illegal to give alcohol to or to purchase alcohol for a minor. A minor, according to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, is anyone under the age of 21 years. These restrictions resulted from recent medical discoveries about the health risks associated with passive smoking.
Passive smoking refers to the smoke inhaled by non-smokers in the presence of smokers.
Most public offices and facilities are designated as non-smoking. Most restaurants also have designated smoking and non-smoking dining rooms. Smoking is prohibited on most modes of public transportation such as buses and subways. Smoking is also prohibited on domestic air travel. For long train travel, smoking and non-smoking cars are restricted to specific areas.