7.9 Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use

The legislature of the State of New York and federal statues have made the possession, sale, or purchase of certain drugs, without authorization, a crime. New York law prohibits selling or giving alcohol to any “visibly intoxicated person.” The possession and consumption of alcohol is illegal under state law for those under 21 years of age. All members of the Law School community are expected to abide by the laws of the city, state, and federal government (Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article XV, Section 15.1). The Law School will not serve as a sanctuary and cannot insulate its members from the consequences of illegal acts. The Law School will not protect its students, faculty, or staff from prosecution under the law. All members of the community are expected to abide by city, state, and federal statutes that have made the possession, sale, or purchase of illegal drugs a crime. Smoking is prohibited in the Law School, and it is illegal to sell tobacco to persons under the age of 18 in New York State.