Dear Hornets,
Federal Law and Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations require that institutions of higher education annually notify all students, faculty, and staff of information regarding alcohol and other drug use and how it relates to:
- Standards of conduct
- Possible legal sanctions or penalties
- Health risks
- Campus prevention programs available to students, faculty, and staff
- Possible disciplinary sanctions for violations of the standards of conduct
In accordance with Federal Law and CSU system-wide policy, we are writing to inform you that:
- Effective September 1, 2017, Executive Order 1108 required that all CSU campuses are smoke and tobacco-free. This order includes traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, hookah, snuff, vapes, chewing tobacco, and encompasses all of Sac State's indoor and outdoor areas. Sac State encourages all members of the campus community, including sttudents, faculty, staff and visitors, to "Breathe Easy" and become part of our healthy hive!
- Except as expressly permitted by law or University regulations, the use,
possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while on campus or at any Sacramento State-related activity. - Public intoxication while on campus or at any University-related activity is prohibited.
- The use, possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs or drug-related paraphernalia, and the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs, are prohibited.
- Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law. As a public university receiving federal funds, Sacramento State prohibits using or possessing marijuana on campus, regardless of state laws.
A Health Advisory containing current information about potential health risks associated with alcohol, tobacco, and drug misuse is also included below.
