Alcohol and drug prevention program

The purpose of this alcohol and drug prevention program policy is to adopt and implement a program to educate and prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Lynn University has a drug and alcohol prevention program for its students and employees. The program includes an annual disclosure to each student and to all employees outlining the standard of conduct expected of students and employees in relationship to the possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on any portion of the university’s campus or as part of any university activity. The annual disclosure includes a description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state and federal law which may arise from the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs; a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs; and a clear statement of the disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed by the university upon students and employees for violations of the standard of conduct.

The university’s alcohol and drug prevention program policy is reviewed biennially by the university to: (i) determine effectiveness, (ii) implement changes (if needed), and (iii) ensure that the university’s disciplinary sanction (below) are consistently enforced. The university’s biennial review includes a determination as to (a) the number of drug-related and alcohol-related violations and fatalities occurring on the Lynn University campuses or as part of university sanctioned activities that are reported to campus officials, and (b) the number and types of sanctions the University imposed on students and employees as a result of such violations or fatalities.

Alcohol or alcoholic beverage—any liquid suitable for drinking by human beings, except prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume.

Controlled substance—a drug or other substance included in schedule I, II, III, IV or V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as amended)

Public places—residence hall entrances and lobbies, lounges, hallways, and stairways, or common grounds of the university to which the general public by specific or implied invitation has access and in which an individual could have no reasonable expectation of privacy.

I. Standards of conduct

A. Drug and alcohol free workplace

To further its interest in avoiding accidents, to promote and maintain safe and efficient working conditions for its employees, to protect its business, property, equipment, and operations in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act, the university has established a drug and alcohol free workplace policy concerning the use of alcohol and drugs by employees. As a condition of continued employment with the university, each employee must abide by the policy.

B. Student alcohol use

Lynn University respects the rights of those students 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Therefore, with regard to on-campus consumption of alcohol, only students 21 years of age or older may consume and possess alcohol, and only if done so in the privacy of their rooms or at specifically designated functions. Students under the age of 21 are not permitted to have alcohol on campus or at any designated university function. Students found in violation of this policy may have the alcohol confiscated and may also have conduct code charges filed against them. Alcohol is not permitted in public areas without permission from an appropriate university official. The use of bulk or keg containers is prohibited, unless approved in advance pursuant to the proper protocols with an authorized university officer. Please refer to the university’s alcohol and other drugs policy for additional information.

C. Student drug use

The university does not condone the illegal possession, use, delivery, or abuse of prescription drugs. The sale of controlled substances, including marijuana and medical marijuana is prohibited. Students found responsible for violation of the drug policy will be subject to appropriate discipline. Students found selling drugs risk expulsion from the university. Please see the university’s alcohol and other drugs policy and/or the alcohol and other drugs policy booklet for complete details.

D. Amnesty policy

As partners with the university in promoting health and safety, all students have a responsibility and obligation to seek immediate assistance for any student known to be experiencing a serious health crisis, including one resulting from high risk drinking or the abuse of other drugs. As such, students who seek assistance on behalf of a peer and are themselves under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of this policy will not receive a Code of Conduct sanction for this action. Additionally, the student who is the subject of the report will not receive a Code of Conduct sanction for actions that fit within the amnesty policy section.

It is the university’s intention to partner with students in promoting health and safety. The university will provide students with the assistance needed to respond to high risk drinking and other drug abuse. Students may seek such assistance by contacting Student Affairs or Campus Safety.

After the crisis is resolved, the student who experienced the health crisis, as a result of alcohol intoxication or other drug consumption, will be referred to a substance abuse prevention and treatment specialist. The substance abuse prevention and treatment specialist will provide further assessment, substance abuse education, counseling, recommendations and/or referral as applicable to the individual student’s need.

E. Medical marijuana

Notwithstanding the State of Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act permitting the use of medical marijuana for those with a valid prescription, Lynn University remains subject to and will continue to comply with the federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. The university will also comply with applicable state laws and regulations. This means that even for those with a valid medical marijuana prescription, medical marijuana in any form may not be possessed or used on campus or in university-owned or leased space (including housing) or at any university-sponsored events or activities.

Students or employees who violate university policy that bars the use or possession or marijuana or drug paraphernalia on the university's campus or in university-owned or leased space (including housing) or at any university-sponsored events or activities, are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or termination of employment. Such violations may also result in criminal liability. Visitors or guests who violate university policy may be ejected from university property.

III. Alcohol or drug intoxication or overdose emergencies

Individuals concerned about a person’s intoxication, condition, consciousness, or safety, should call 911 and/or take the individual to a hospital emergency room. Also, please contact Campus Safety or, if the incident involves a resident student, a staff member from Housing and Resident Life.

After calling 911, turn the person on his or her side, with their arm extended and supporting their head (recovery position). Never allow an intoxicated or drugged person to “sleep it off.” Walk or drive an intoxicated person(s) home. Do not let or leave anyone alone outside when intoxicated. Make certain intoxicated individuals are safe INSIDE once home.

Signs of alcohol poisoning

• Person is known to have consumed large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time
• Person is semi-conscious or unconscious and cannot be awakened
• Person has cold, clammy, unusually pale, or bluish skin
• Person is breathing slowly or irregularly – usually this means less than eight times a minute or eight seconds or more between any two breaths
• Person vomits while unconscious and does not wake up during or after

III. Health risks

The use of illicit drugs is associated with many health risks, including hepatitis, HIV, addiction, and impaired ability to function. Alcohol abuse is associated with impaired coordination, decreased mental alertness, and many other health risks. Health risks of illicit drug use and alcohol abuse increase with prolonged use.

The following briefly summarizes health risks and symptoms associated with alcohol abuse and use of illicit drugs. It is important to note that individuals experience alcohol and drugs in different ways based on physical tolerance, body size, gender and a variety of other physical and psychological factors.

Alcohol

Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely; increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol may also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairment in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to addiction. For chronic alcohol users, sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Drinking during pregnancy may cause birth defects such as fetal alcohol syndrome, mental retardation and irreversible physical abnormalities. Research also indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk of becoming alcoholics.

Marijuana

Marijuana use leads to a substantial increase in the heart rate. It impairs or reduces short-term memory and comprehension. Motivation and cognition can be altered. With extended use, it can produce paranoia and psychosis. Smoking marijuana damages the lungs and pulmonary system. Marijuana contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco. It also lowers male sex hormones, suppresses ovulation, and causes changes in the menstrual cycle and possible birth defects. Someone who uses marijuana may laugh inappropriately and have bloodshot eyes, dry mouth and throat, odor of the drug, and a poor sense of timing and increased appetite.

Cocaine and crack

Health risks may include changes in body temperature and blood pressure as well as heart and breathing rates. Even small amounts may cause the body to exceed its own physiological limits, sometimes resulting in death. Snorting cocaine may severely damage nasal tissue and the septum. Smoking cocaine may damage the lungs. Someone using cocaine may experience muscle twitching, panic reactions, anxiety, numbness in hands and feet, loss of weight, a period of hyperactivity followed by a crash, a runny or bleeding nose and depression. Other symptoms of cocaine use may include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors and convulsions. Chronic users may become paranoid and/or experience hallucinations.

Barbiturates

In small doses, barbiturates produce calmness, relaxed muscles and lowered anxiety. Larger doses cause slurred speech, staggering gait and altered perception. Very large doses, or doses taken in combination with other central nervous system depressants (e.g., alcohol), may cause respiratory depression, coma and even death. A person who uses barbiturates may have poor muscle control, appear drowsy or drunk, become confused, irritable, or inattentive, or have slowed reactions.

Amphetamines

Amphetamines, methamphetamines or other stimulants can cause increased heart and respiratory-rates, elevated blood pressure and dilated pupils. Larger doses cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors and physical collapse. An amphetamine injection creates a sudden increase in blood pressure that can result in stroke, high fever, heart failure and death. An individual using amphetamines might begin to lose weight, have the sweats and appear restless, anxious, moody and unable to focus. Extended use may produce psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.

Hallucinogens (including PCP, LSD, Mescaline, Peyote, Psilocybin)

PCP, or angel dust, interrupts the part of the brain that controls the intellect and keeps instincts in check. PCP blocks pain receptors. Violent episodes, including self-inflicted injuries, are not uncommon in PCP users. Chronic users report memory loss and speech difficulty. Very large doses produce convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure, or ruptured blood vessels in the brain. LSD, mescaline, peyote, etc. cause dilated pupils, elevated body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure and tremors. Someone under the influence of PCP might appear moody, aggressive or violent. Such an individual may become paranoid and experience hallucinations and have time and body movements slowed. People using LSD may experience loss of appetite, sleeplessness, confusion, anxiety and panic and may report perceptual distortion. Flashbacks may occur.

Heroin

Is an illegal addictive opiate associated with very high incidents of overdose. Heroin usage and death from heroin overdose is an epidemic in the United States. Illegal use of heroin has increased both in men and women, all age groups and all socioeconomic groups. The greatest risk factor of heroin addiction is addiction to opioid killers. Heroin can cause slow, shallow breathing, coma and death. It is typically injected but can also be snorted or smoked. Those who inject heroin are at risk of serious long term viral infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and bacterial infections of the skin, bloodstream and heart. There is no control over the purity of street heroin so the user is never sure of the amount of drug or drugs they are using. Heroin is often mixed with fentanyl, another very powerful opioid. It can be 5 to 15 times stronger than heroin and can lead to a more rapid onset of overdose that is more difficult to reverse using accepted medical treatment and Narcan.

Narcotics/Opioids (including Heroin, Codeine, Morphine, Opium, Percodan)

Misuse of opioid pain killers, such as fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, Lortab, Vicodin, or other opiate derivatives can lead to physical and psychological dependency. Opiate pain medication has been identified as a risk factor and possible gateway drug for heroin use. Health effects from opiates can include drowsiness, anxiety, nausea, mood swings, impaired judgement, delayed response or reactions, and emotional numbness. Use of opiates while at work or school can threaten productivity, work quality, personal safety and the safety of co-workers, fellow students and the entire campus community.

IV. Alcohol and substance abuse resources

The following is a list of some alcohol and other drug prevention, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs and hotlines. Addiction is a disease for which help is available. Students are encouraged to contact Counseling Services for help by calling 561-237-7237. Employees may seek help through the Unum Employee Assistance program, https://unum.com/worklifebalan... or speak with a specialist at 800-854-1446.

Hotlines:

• Alcoholic Anonymous 561-383-1111
• Narcotics Anonymous 561-848-6262
• Cocaine Hotline 800-347-8998
• AIDS Hotline 800-352-2437
• Suicide Hotline 561-383-1111

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers:

• Center at Origins 561-841-1000
• Fair Oaks Hospital 561-495-1000
• Caron Renaissance 561-241-7977
• The Beachcomber Family Center for Drug and Alcohol Abuse 561-276-6226
• Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches 561-296-8121 / 888-432-2467
• The Florida House 954-421-6242 / 561-350-5522
• LifeSkills South Florida 954-834-5099 / 561-392-1199 (Out-Patient)

V. Sanctions

Students, staff or faculty who engage in conduct prohibited by law in violation of any city ordinances, state criminal laws, or federal laws relating to alcohol or drug use or the University’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy may be subject to disciplinary sanctions as follows:

For students, sanctions may include warnings, behavioral contracts, community service, financial fines or restitution, referrals to professional counseling, disciplinary probation, suspension from the University, expulsion, and the withholding or revocation of a degree. University sanctions are set forth in detail in the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions that include suspension and/or dismissal from the University may be noted on the student’s permanent academic records, including transcripts.

For employees, the sanction may include any form of corrective action such as verbal or documented counseling, withholding of a promotion or pay increase, reassignment, temporary suspension without pay, or termination of employment, as well as possible training and/or referral to counseling.

For an employee who is also a student who is acting within the scope of his/her employment at the time of the incident, the sanction may include any permissible sanction mentioned in the employee section above.

At the discretion of the university, a student or employee found to have violated any city ordinances, state criminal laws, or federal laws relating to alcohol or drug use the law or university alcohol and drug policies may be required, in addition to any disciplinary action taken or as an alternative to disciplinary action, to participate in and satisfactorily complete, an appropriate counseling, rehabilitation or assistance program. In addition to University sanctions, the affected individual may be subject to criminal penalties under applicable federal and state law (see below).

VI. Notice of federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations

As prescribed in section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act, a student who, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving any federal grant, loan, or work assistance, is convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any additional grant, loan, or work assistance from the date of that conviction for the period of time specified in the following table:

Sale of illegal drugs:

1st offense - 1 year from date of conviction

2nd offense - 2 years from date of conviction

3+ offenses - Indefinite period

Possession of illegal drugs:

1st offense - 2 years from date of conviction

2nd offense -Indefinite period

3+ offenses - Indefinite period

(If the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period.) Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it only after successfully completing an approved rehabilitation program or if a conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record so that fewer than two convictions for sale or three convictions for possession remain on the record. In such cases, the nature and dates of the remaining convictions will determine when the student regains eligibility.

Student responsibilities if convicted during period of enrollment

If a student is convicted of a drug offense after receiving federal aid, they must notify the Office of Financial Aid immediately. If a student has been convicted of a drug offense while applying to receive Title IV federal financial aid, they are required to report the conviction on item number 23 of the FAFSA.

VII. Parental notification for student violations of the alcohol and other drug policy

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 authorizes higher education institutions to inform a parent or guardian of any student under age 21, who has been found in violation of any federal, state or local law or any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances. The Dean of Students may notify parents/guardians of students under 21 years of age when a student is found responsible for a violation of the university’s alcohol and drugs policies and all appeals have been exhausted.

VIII. State alcohol laws and sanctions

Florida Statutes Chapter 562 details the Florida laws on alcoholic beverages and related penalties (misdemeanor, felony). Pursuant to Florida Statute 562.11, it is unlawful for person under the age of 21, except a person employed under the provisions of s. 562.13 acting in the scope of her or his employment within hotels, restaurants and other licensed establishments, to have in her or his possession alcoholic beverages. (F.S. 562.111). Violation of this offense is punishable by a definite term of imprisonment of up to 60 days and/or a $500 fine; a subsequent offense is punishable by a definite term of imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of $1,000. Possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under age 21 may also result in curtailment of driving privileges.

Florida Statute 562.11 also prohibits persons from selling, giving, serving or permitting to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age. It is also unlawful for a person under 21 years of age to misrepresent his age in order to obtain alcohol. This includes the manufacture or use of false identification. Use of altered identification for the purpose of procuring alcoholic beverages is a felony. Violation of either of these offenses is also punishable by a definite term of imprisonment of up to 60 days and a fine of $500. Misrepresentation of age may also lead to curtailment of driving privileges. See s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who violates this subparagraph a second or subsequent time within 1 year after a prior conviction commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

No person in the state shall be intoxicated and endanger the safety of another person or property, and no person in the state shall be intoxicated or drink any alcoholic beverage in a public place or in or upon any public conveyance and cause a public disturbance. (F.S. 856.011). Any person violating the provisions of this subsection 856.011 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Florida law also prohibits public intoxication on a street or public place while within the city limits. A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and (F.S. 316.193):

(a) The person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired;

(b) The person has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or

(c) The person has a breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

(2) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), subsection (3), or subsection (4), any person who is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) shall be punished:

1. by a fine of: (a.) Not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for a first conviction, (b.) Not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 for a second conviction, and 2. By imprisonment for: (a.) Not more than 6 months for a first conviction; (b.) Not more than 9 months for a second conviction. See F.S. 316.193 for additional information.

IX. Florida drug laws and sanctions

The Florida statutes with regard to drug abuse are found in Florida Statutes Chapter 893. This chapter includes definitions of what constitutes illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, prohibited activities, and related penalties. Conviction for the possession or distribution of illegal alcohol or drugs will result in various penalties according to the nature of the offense. This can include imprisonment, fines, confiscation of property, and other related penalties.

Per Section 893.11(1), “it is unlawful for any person to sell, purchase, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance in, on, or within 200 feet of the real property comprising a public or private college, university, or other postsecondary educational institution." Punishment for such crimes ranges from first-degree misdemeanors (up to one-year imprisonment and up to a $1,000 fine) to first-degree felonies (up to 30 years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine). Specifically, possession of fewer than 20 grams of marijuana is punishable with imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of up to $1,000; possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third-degree felony with imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to $5,000. Trafficking (distributing specified large quantities of various controlled substances) is punishable by a term of imprisonment up to life and a fine of $25,000 to $500,000, depending on the particular illicit drug and the quantity involved. Thus, possession of fewer than 28 grams of cocaine is a third-degree felony, while possession of more than 28 grams of cocaine, trafficking in cocaine, is a first-degree felony, punishable with a fine of up to $250,000 and imprisonment up to life without eligibility for early release. The death penalty may be imposed if a person has brought large quantities of the substances into the state knowing the result would be the death of any person.

Florida controlled substance list and schedules can be found under F.S. 893.03. Florida precursor chemical list, which are chemicals that may be used in manufacturing a controlled substance in violation of Florida Statute, can be found under F.S. 893.033.

Individuals who have been convicted of a felony involving the sale of or trafficking in, or conspiracy to sell or traffic in, a controlled substance under certain circumstances may be disqualified from applying for state employment. Convictions on drug-related charges also may result in disqualification for federal financial aid. Punishments may include a fine of up to $8 million and life imprisonment.

X. Federal penalties for illicit drugs

The following federal trafficking penalties for illegal drugs took effect November 18, 1988, under the Controlled Substance Acts (CSA).

CSA I and II penalties

For possession of 10-99 gram (gm) or 100-999 gm mixture of methamphetamine or PCP; 100-999 gm mixture of heroin; 500-4,999 gm mixture of cocaine; 5-49 gm mixture of cocaine base; 1-10 gm mixture of LSD; 40-399 gm mixture of fentanyl; 10-99 gm mixture of fentanyl analogue, the penalty is:

First offense: not less than five years or more than 40 years of imprisonment; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment or more than life; a fine of not more than $2 million for individuals or $5 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not less than 10 years of imprisonment or more than life; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $4 million for individuals, $10 million for other than individual.

For possession of 100 gm or more, or one kg or more mixture of methamphetamine or PCP; one kg or more mixture of heroin; five kg or more mixture of cocaine; 50 gm or more mixture of cocaine base; 10 gm or more mixture of LSD; 400 gm or more mixture of fentanyl; 100 gm or more mixture of fentanyl analogue; the penalty is: First offense: not less than 10 years of imprisonment or more than life; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment or more than life; a fine of not more than $4 million for individuals, or $10 million if other than individual.

Second offense: not less than 20 years of imprisonment or more than life; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $8 million for individuals, $20 million for other than individual.

For other drugs, not including marijuana, hashish, or hash oil, the penalty is:

First offense: not more than 20 years of imprisonment; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment or more than life; a fine of $1 million for individuals, $5 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not more than 30 years of imprisonment; if death or serious injury occurs, life imprisonment; a fine of $2 million individuals, $10 million for other than individual.

CSA III, IV, and V Penalties

For CSA III drugs, not more than five years of imprisonment: a fine of not more than $250,000 for individuals, or $1 million for other than individual.

Second offense: penalties double that of first offense.

For CSA IV drugs:

First offense: not more than three years of imprisonment; a fine of not more than $250,000 for individuals, or $1 million for other than individual.

Second offense: penalties double that of first offense.

For CSA V drugs:

First offense: not more than one year of imprisonment; a fine of not more than $100,000 for individuals, or $250,000 for other than individual.

Second offense: penalties double that of first offense.

Marijuana, Hashish, and Hashish Oil

For possession of 1,000 kilogram (kg) or more, or 1,000 or more plants, of marijuana or mixture containing discernible quantity:

First offense: not less than 10 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $4 million for individuals, $10 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not less than 20 years of imprisonment or not more than life imprisonment; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $8 million for individuals, $20 million for other than individual.

For possession of 100 kg to 1,000 kg, or 100-999 plants, of marijuana or mixture containing discernible quantity:

First offense: not less than five years of imprisonment, not more than 40 years of imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $2 million for individuals, $5 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not less than 10 years of imprisonment or more than life imprisonment; if death or serious injury occurs, not less than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $4 million for individuals, $10 million for other than individual.

For possession of 50 to 100 kg, or 50-99 plants, of marijuana; 10 to 100 kg hashish; or 1 to 100 kg hashish oil: First offense: not more than 20 years of imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment; a fine of $1 million for individuals, $5 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not more than 30 years of imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, life imprisonment, a fine of $2 million for individuals and $10 million for other than an individual.

For possession of under 50 kg of marijuana, less than 10 kg of hashish, less than 1 kg of hashish oil:

First offense: not more than five years of imprisonment; a fine of not more than $250,000 for individuals, $1 million for other than individual.

Second offense: not more than 10 years of imprisonment; a fine of not more than $500,000 for individuals, $2 million for other than individual.

Drug-related overdoses; medical assistance; immunity from prosecution (893.21)

1. A person acting in good faith who seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing a drug-related overdose may not be charged, prosecuted, or penalized pursuant to this chapter for possession of a controlled substance if the evidence for possession of a controlled substance was obtained as a result of the person’s seeking medical assistance.
2. A person who experiences a drug-related overdose and is in need of medical assistance may not be charged, prosecuted, or penalized pursuant to this chapter for possession of a controlled substance if the evidence for possession of a controlled substance was obtained as a result of the overdose and the need for medical assistance.
3. Protection in this section from prosecution for possession offenses under this chapter may not be grounds for suppression of evidence in other criminal prosecutions.

To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Employee Services or Student Conduct and Community Standards.