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UMPI Alcohol Policy

Under 21 Years of age may not possess or consume Alcohol
Over 21 Years of age may not provide alcohol to minors
Park and Merriman Halls are Dry Halls - ***That means NO ALCOHOL AT ALL-EVER FOR ANYONE
You may not have an open container in a public area i.e. hallways, lobbies, lounges, stairwells, outside etc.
If you are consuming alcohol in your room, you must have your door shut
In Emerson Hall, If you are 21 and your roommate is not, you may consume alcohol in your room with your roommate being the ONLY minor allowed inside the room.
Minors are not allowed in rooms where alcohol is being consumed
Devices of mass consumption are not allowed on the UMPI campus - examples are: funnels, beer pong tables, kegs, pony kegs, ANY drinking games, etc

MAINE LIQUOR LIABILITY LAWS

Here are some facts to help you understand the Maine Liquor and Liability Laws, which contain some potentially significant life consequences:

VIOLATION	POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE
Illegal Possession
You must be 21 years of age or older to possess liquor or imitation liquor	A fine of up to $500
Illegal Transportation
No person under the age of 21 shall transport alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle	Up to one year of driver's license suspension and up to a $400 fine
Teen OUI Law
No driver under the age of 21 may operate a motor vehicle with ANY alcohol in their bloodstream	Loss of license for at least one year
Furnishing Liquor to a Minor
It is against the law to provide alcohol to a minor, or to provide a place for a minor to consume alcohol, such as a residence or an automobile	Up to a $1000 fine, and up to one year in jail if the minor experiences serious bodily harm related to the alcohol use
Giving False Written or Oral Information
It is unlawful to give a licensee false written or oral evidence of age to attempt to purchase liquor or gain entrance into a licensed establishment where minors are not allowed. An example of this would be using a fake ID.	Suspension of driver's license for up to one year, and a fine of up to $600; automobile insurance rates may also increase
Drinking in Public
It is illegal to drink or possess an open container of alcohol in any public place after being warned by a law enforcement officer. A "No Public Drinking" sign posted in the area counts as your warning.	Fines of up to $1000 and up to six months in jail; this will also appear on your criminal record