Minot State Drug Free Campus Policy

Drug Free Campus

Minot State is responsible for maintaining alcohol and drug policies in compliance with federal and state laws including, but not limited, to the Jeanne Clery Act, the Drug Free Workplace Act, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, and the North Dakota Century Code.

2021-22 Drug Free Campus Policy Announcement

Minot State University recognizes the serious problems created by the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. In response to this awareness, Minot State University is committed to:

  • establish and enforce clear campus policies regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs
  • educate members of the campus community for the purpose of preventing alcohol and other drug abuse
  • create a campus environment that promotes the individual’s responsibility to themselves and to the campus community
  • provide resources through counseling and referral services for students who experience alcohol and/or drug problems.

Students concerned about their own alcohol and drug use or about that of others are encouraged to contact the Minot State Student Affairs Office, the Student Health Clinic, or the University Counseling Services office. 

Alcohol
The university prohibits the use, possession, promotion, distribution and/or sale of alcoholic beverages on campus or by university affiliated groups or events.

University groups and recognized organizations may not use their funds for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may not be used as awards or prizes in connection with events or activities sponsored by university groups or organizations.

Sale of alcoholic beverages by university groups or recognized student organizations is strictly forbidden. (This is to include any action that can be remotely construed as alcohol sale such as charging admission to parties, passing the hat, selling empty cups, selling tickets, etc.)

Alcohol/drugs are not to be represented in any academic or instructional setting or in any campus publication in a manner which would:

  1. encourage any form of alcohol abuse or place emphasis on quantity and frequency of use.
  2. portray drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems of students or as necessary to social, sexual, or academic success.
  3. associate consumption of alcoholic beverages with the performance of tasks that require skilled reactions such as the operation of specialized equipment, motor vehicles, or athletic performance.

The use of alcoholic beverages during all public events held on the Minot State campus is strictly forbidden except as provided by this subsection.

  1. This policy does not apply to university apartment housing when all leaseholders are over the age of 21.
  2. Alcoholic beverages may be permitted, subject to applicable state and local laws and ordinances, at events in facilities or upon land owned the institution pursuant to a permit signed by the President of Minot State or designee (Refer to SBHE Policy 918). The permit must describe the nature of the event and the date(s), time(s) and place where consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. The permit may be for a single event or for events occurring periodically at the designated place during a period of not more than one year.

Drugs
Use, possession or distribution of illegal drugs and other controlled substances or drug paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law.

Marijuana Use

Use or possession of marijuana, including medical marijuana used or possessed under Chapter 19-24 of the North Dakota Century Code is strictly prohibited on campus. Any such use or possession is a violation of the Code of Student Life.

Prescription Medications
Abuse, misuse, sale, or distribution of prescription or over-the-counter medications;

Code of Student Life Processes
Please refer to the Code of Student Life for the conduct process. Additionally, please refer to the campus Amnesty policy and Parental Notification policy.

Additional Resources
The following links contain important information for the Minot State community regarding alcohol and drug policy. 

Clery Act 
DEA Drugs Fact SheetDEA Federal Trafficking Penalties
NDCC § 12.1-32-01. – Criminal Code, Penalties and Sentencing, Classification of Offenses – Penalties
NDCC Chapter 19-03.1 – Uniform Controlled Substances Act
NDCC Chapter 19-03.4 – Drug Paraphernalia
NDCC Chapter 5-01 – Alcoholic Beverages, General Provisions
NDUS Procedure 615 – Drug-Free Workplace
NIDA Commonly Abused Drugs
NIDA Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
SBHE Policy 507 – Student Publications
SBHE Policy 615 – Drug-Free Workplace
SBHE Policy 918 – Alcoholic Beverages

Definitions
Possession of alcohol or drugs refers, but is not limited, to holding, no matter the duration, alcohol or illegal drugs/ controlled substances in hand or, having them in one’s clothing, purse/book bag (or similar case), automobile, residence, or other personal belonging.

Consumption of alcohol refers to the act of drinking or ingesting any amount of an alcoholic beverage.

Use of drugs refers to the act of ingesting, inhaling, drinking, eating, and/or any other method of introducing an illegal drug or controlled substance into one’s body.

Distribution of drugs/alcohol refers to the sharing of illegal drugs/controlled substances with or giving them to others. Sale of drugs refers to the exchange of illegal drugs/controlled substances for money or other forms of compensation (sale).

Facilitating the possession/use of alcohol or drugs refers to the act of allowing others to possess, consume, or use alcohol or illegal drugs/controlled substances in one’s residence or automobile.