Be Careful and Safe This Friday Students

Below is a list of special laws in effect for Unofficial St. Patricks Day. Be safe and careful Friday, Illini.

Bar Entry Age and Underaged Drinking

The Law: Only those 21 years old and older may enter campus bars from 11 a.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday.
Repercussions: Underaged drinkers in possession of alcohol or who are intoxicated face a minimum fine of $310 in Champaign and $300 in Urbana or possible suspension of their driver’s license.

Throwing Dangerous Materials
The Law:
Throwing dangerous materials is a violation in Champaign.
Repercussions;
If any material is thrown from a balcony, resident(s) as well as the person throwing the material are subject to a minimum fine of $215.

Class Disruptions
The Law:
No disruptions will be tolerated in the academic setting.
Repercussions:
Possible arrest or referral to student discipline offices.

Private Parties
The Law:
Private functions that charge for cups, wristbands or alcohol in general operate as an illegal liquor establishment. Private party hosts must ensure no minors are consuming alcohol.
Repercussions:
Multiple fines or referral to student discipline offices.

Unlawful use of ID/Misrepresentation of Age
The Law:
No person may possess or present illegal IDs, including ones that are fraudulent, altered or that do not belong to them.
Repercussions:
Violators face minimum fines of $300.

Nuisance Parties
The Law:
Disorderly conduct that is causing a public safety concern will be brought to the attention of police officials.
Repercussions:
Termination of the party or clearing of event location.

Kegs
The Law:
No keg permits will be issued the week prior to Unofficial. Individuals may not possess multiple kegs.
Repercussions:
Individuals violating the code will be cited under the ordinance. For location-based violations, each resident may be cited under the ordinance.

Parking issues
The Law:
Illegally parked vehicles will be towed at vehicle owner’s expense.
Repercussions:
Officers of all agencies will have discretion to charge city ordinance or state criminal violations, If criminal charges are filed, the state’s attorney will prosecute the cases.

Source: Champaign Police Department’s Facebook page, “Official Public Safety Page on Unofficial.”