Appendix A
Consequences
All members of the CBC community are expected to comply with applicable local, state and
federal laws regarding the possession, use or sale of alcohol, whether on or off campus. All
members are expected to comply with all College regulations regarding alcohol possession or use
while on duty or on official state business, or in attendance at a CBC event, whether on or off-
campus. If attendance at an event is not urged by management and no state funds or resources are
used, and the event is not state business (i.e., you are attending a private party as a private
citizen), then members are not subject to this policy. At that point, while the decision to consume
alcohol belongs solely to the individual, he/she should use discretion as a CBC representative in
the community.
A. Any student who violates College policies or applicable law may be subject to
disciplinary actions and/or referral to the appropriate police department for
prosecution consideration purposes. Disciplinary actions for students may range
from warning to expulsion as provided by WAC 132S-40-170, Student Policies and
the CBC Student Handbook. The severity of action will depend, in part, on whether
this is a first incident or a repeat violation, the seriousness of the misconduct, and the
student’s attitude.
B. Any employee found to be in violation of this policy or applicable law may be
referred to an employee assistance program or alcohol treatment program through
the Human Resources Office, and subject to disciplinary action, which may include
termination from employment. By law, employee health coverage provides for some
treatment for alcohol dependency.
C. When Non-CBC groups violate this policy prior to the scheduled event, the event
will be cancelled. If a violation is found to have occurred during the event, the
sponsoring group will forfeit the deposit and may be charged additional fees as
necessary.
D. Washington Revised Statutes related to alcohol generally include:
1. RCW 66.44.270 - Providing liquor to a person under the age of 21 years is illegal
and any violation of this law is a gross misdemeanor, and may result in penalties
pursuant to Chapter 9A.20 RCW.
2. RCW 66.44.200 – Providing or selling liquor to an intoxicated person apparently
under the influence is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than five-
hundred (500) dollars.
3. RCW 66.44.310 - Purchasing or possessing alcohol by a person under the age of
21 years or entering a licensed premise by a person under 21 is illegal, with a fine
of not more than $1,000. A person under 21 years of age who misrepresents
his/her age is in violation of this law, and if convicted is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than a thousand (1,000) dollars or by
imprisonment in a county jail for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.