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Drugs, Alcohol and Weapons
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Unsupervised use, possession, sale, production or distribution of any drug classified as illegal or illegal when not used in the presence of a certified medical professional, is prohibited by State law. Any violation of this ordinance on-campus will result in an investigation. Offenses occurring off-campus will be investigated by the corresponding police jurisdiction. Individuals who are determined to be in prosecution of the law will be criminally prosecuted, and students may also incur TAMUG disciplinary action. Drug prevention and education is coordinated at TAMUG by the campus counselor, along with the assistance of a Substance Abuse Advisory Committee. Mandatory drug testing of U.S. Coast Guard documented students and employees is conducted in accordance with Federal Regulations.
Texas A&M University at Galveston is a dry-campus, meaning that no person is allowed to consume alcohol on the premises, regardless of their age. The use, possession and/or distribution of beverages containing alcohol is prohibited on-campus. Students may not have alcoholic beverages in their residence hall rooms and violations can result in disciplinary action. The State law applies to everyone in regards to underage and excessive consumption; violations can result in criminal citations and/or arrest.
State law prohibits the possession, carrying or use of illegal weapons or firearms on property that is owned or controlled by Texas A&M University at Galveston. All of these actions are considered to be felony offenses. The only exception to this policy is for authorized law enforcement offices or other persons specifically authorized by TAMUG. Student violations of this policy may additionally result in disciplinary action.
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