Common use of Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Clause in Contracts

Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. The parties to this Agreement recognize that public attention has been focused on the problem of alcohol consumption on school grounds. Surveys of New Jersey's high school students consistently report that alcohol continues to be by far the most commonly used chemical substance by school-age children. The parties to this Agreement recognize and reaffirm that alcohol remains an illicit substance for underage persons, and that alcohol offenses, especially those occurring on school grounds, are serious matters that warrant a decisive and predictable response. It is understood that it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to purchase or knowingly consume an alcoholic beverage on school grounds (see N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4 et seq.). So too, it is an offense for an adult to bring or possess an alcoholic beverage on school grounds without the express written permission of the school board, chief school administrator or building principal. See N.J.S.A. 2C:33-16. It is agreed and understood that these statutes are designed to protect children and the educational environment and that violations of these statutes should be deemed to be serious matters and may be reported to law enforcement, and any reporting must warrant immediate response by law enforcement authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. ‌ The parties to this Agreement recognize that public attention has been focused on the problem of alcohol consumption on school grounds. Surveys of New Jersey's high school students consistently report that alcohol continues to be by far the most commonly used chemical substance by school-age children. The parties to this Agreement recognize and reaffirm that alcohol remains an illicit substance for underage persons, and that alcohol offenses, especially those occurring on school grounds, are serious matters that warrant a decisive and predictable response. It is understood that it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to purchase or knowingly consume an alcoholic beverage on school grounds (see N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4 et seq.). So too, it is an offense for an adult to bring or possess an alcoholic beverage on school grounds without the express written permission of the school board, chief school administrator or building principal. See N.J.S.A. 2C:33-16. It is agreed and understood that these statutes are designed to protect children and the educational environment and that violations of these statutes should be deemed to be serious matters and may be reported to law enforcement, and any reporting must warrant immediate response by law enforcement authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.Agreement.‌