It is the policy of Iḷisaġvik College to provide an alcohol and drug free environment to benefit all students, faculty and staff. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, Iḷisaġvik College supports and maintains a drug-free living and learning environment and workplace for its students, faculty and staff. The College recognizes and supports the need to take a firm stand on drug and alcohol abuse prevention and education. The College has implemented a drug and alcohol prevention program and provides information to students to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
The following behaviors will not be tolerated while a student is on College premises, or attending activities or functions conducted by or under the supervision of Iḷisaġvik College, whether on or off-campus:
- Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana and unauthorized prescription drugs.
- Manufacturing of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Consumption or use of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Furnishing, selling, soliciting or purchasing alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal drugs on campus property or at activities or functions conducted by or under the supervision of Iḷisaġvik College.
- Instructors of classes related to vocational and technical training, including Workforce Development and driver’s instructional classes have latitude to make a determination whether to deny a student access to operating machines, equipment, or vehicles if they suspect the student is under the influence of intoxicants. Such matters will always be referred to the Dean of Students for review.
In addition, students are expected to comply with all local, state and federal laws. Although possession and use of marijuana by adults is no longer a crime in the State of Alaska, the possession and use of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana is prohibited on Iḷisaġvik College property, or at any activity or function by or under the supervision of Iḷisaġvik College.
Definitions
Illegal Drugs: the non-medical use and/or possession of drugs that are prohibited by state or federal law.
Drug Abuse: the misuse of prescription and/or illegal drugs.
Alcohol Abuse: substantial impairment resulting from the drinking of alcohol.
Under the Influence: state of impairment or intoxication from the effects or alcohol of drug consumption.
Violations
Violations of the Code of Social Conduct carry serious consequences. Students who violate the College’s policy or federal, state and local laws regarding alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Iḷisaġvik College and Iḷisaġvik College housing, and may be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. Students receiving Title IV funds who are convicted of a criminal drug offense during the period of enrollment for which the funds were awarded will lose eligibility for all Title IV funds.
The following procedures for violation of this policy are in place for the protection of all students and members of the Iḷisaġvik College community. The College reserves the right to take a more serious level of action depending on the nature and severity of the offense.
- Students who are found to be in violation of this policy will meet with the departmental director or his/her designee within 72 hours of the reported violation.
- The first violation of this policy will result in a letter of warning from the Dean of Students and the student will be placed on a behavioral contract.
- A second violation of this policy will result in the expulsion of the student from Iḷisaġvik College housing. Documentation of Removal from Residential Center will be placed in permanent student files in the Student Services.
- A third violation of this policy will result in suspension from the student’s academic program for a specified length of time. The student will not be eligible for student housing the following semester. The student may re-apply for residential housing for subsequent semesters.
- The North Slope Borough Police will be called in the event it is determined an intoxicated student is under the legal drinking age of 21.
- The North Slope Borough Police will be called in the event it is determined or suspected that a student is selling, buying or in possession of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs on the Iḷisaġvik campus.
- Students enrolled in certain vocational programs, especially those involving the operation of equipment, and motor vehicles may be subject to alcohol and drug testing.
- The student is subject to immediate expulsion from Iḷisaġvik College housing and/or separation from the College if it is determined the student in fact bought, sold or possessed alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs.
State of Alaska Legal Sanctions
In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the College, all students, faculty, and staff should be aware that federal and state laws consider illegal use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of drugs or alcohol as serious crimes that can lead to imprisonment and fines.
State:
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Schedules A.S. Title 11 |
Substances |
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| IA |
Synthetic and non-synthetic opiates, including Heroin, Oxycodone, and Fentanyl; Gamma Hydrocybutyric Acid (GHB) |
| IIA |
Psychedelics/Hallucinogens, including Peyote, Magic Mushrooms, PCP, Ecstasy/Molly (MDMA); Stimulants, including Methamphetamine and Adderall; Barbiturates; Cocaine |
| IIIA |
Stimulants/Appetite Suppressants, including Didrex; Depressants/Sedative-Hypnotics; Certain Anesthetics, including Telazol/Zoletil |
| IVA |
Benzodiazepines, including Xanax, Ativan, and Valium; Ketamine |
| VA |
Buprenorphine, including Suboxone; Anabolic Steroids, including Testosterone and Anadrol |
| VIA |
Marijuana |
Controlled Substances Statues Reference Chart1
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Statute |
Class and Range2 |
Conduct |
|---|---|---|
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11.71.010 Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the First Degree |
Unclassified Felony 5-99 Years (Maximum 99 Years) |
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11.71.021 Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree |
Class A Felony 4-7 Years (Maximum 20 Years) |
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11.71.030 Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree |
Class B Felony 1-3 Years (Maximum 10 Years) |
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11.71.040 Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree |
Class C Felony 0-2 Years (Maximum 5 Years) |
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11.71.050 Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree |
Class A Misdemeanor 0-365 Days (Maximum 365 Days) |
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- This sheet provides a broad overview of 11.71, it is not comprehensive and is not meant to serve as legal advice or opinion. This is not a substitute for independent review of 11.71.
- Range is provided for a first-time offender.
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Some listed chemicals include for example hydrochloric gas and red phosphorous. For a complete list see AS 11.71.200.
Prepared by Department of Law 3.1.23
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Marijuana (A.S. 17.38) – Offense1 |
Penalty |
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A person under 21 years old possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana |
Class B Misdemeanor + $1,000 |
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A person 21 or over possessing, growing, processing more than 6 plants, or a household of individuals 21 or over possessing, growing, and processing more than 12 plants |
$750 |
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It is unlawful for any person to publicly consume marijuana |
$100 |
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A person under 21 presenting or offering to a marijuana establishment a false age for the purpose of purchasing or procuring marijuana products |
$400 |
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When legally cultivated, marijuana plants shall be cultivated in an area where they are not subject to public view; and A person who cultivates marijuana must take reasonable precautions to secure the plants from unauthorized access |
$750 |
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It is unlawful for a person under 21 to manufacture, possess, purchase, or distribute marijuana accessories |
Violation |
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Alcoholic Beverages (A.S. 4.16) – Offense1 |
Penalty |
|---|---|
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Manufacture, sell, barter, or offer or possess for sale without license or permit |
$25,000 + 0-1 year |
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Knowingly enter or remain on licensed premises without appropriate companion or consent if under 21 |
Violation + $500 |
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Knowingly consume or possess if under 21 |
Violation + $500 |
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Purchase or solicit another to purchase or induce another to provide if under 21 |
Up to $50,000 + 0-5 years |
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Purchase or solicit another to purchase or induce another to provide if under 21 and minor causes injury or death to another |
Class C Felony $50,000 |
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These charts provide a broad overview of related Alaska Statutes. It is not comprehensive and is not meant to serve as legal advice or opinion. This is not a substitute for independent review of A.S. 4.16 and 17.38
Federal Trafficking Penalties
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Drugs/Schedule |
Quantity |
Penalties |
Quantity |
Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cocaine (Schedule II) |
500-4999 grams mixture |
First Offense: Not less than 5 yrs, and not more than 40 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual Second Offense: Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. |
5 kgs or more mixture |
First Offense: Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not. More than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not less than 15 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. 2 or More Prior Offenses: Not less than 25 years. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. |
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Cocaine Base (Schedule II) |
28-279 grams mixture |
280 grams or more mixture |
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Fentanyl (Schedule II) |
40-399 grams mixture |
400 grams or more mixture |
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Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I) |
10-99 grams mixture |
100 grams or more mixture |
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Heroin (Schedule I) |
100-999 grams mixture |
1 kg or more mixture |
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LSD (Schedule I) |
1-9 grams mixture |
10 grams or more mixture |
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Methamphetamine (Schedule II) |
5-49 grams pure or 50-499 grams mixture |
50 grams pure or 500 grams or more mixture |
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PCP (Schedule II) |
10-99 grams pure or 100-999 grams mixture |
100 gm or more pure or 1 kg or more mixture |
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Penalties |
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Other Schedule I & II drugs (and any drug product containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid) |
Any amount |
First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 yrs, or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual. First Offense: Not more than 10 years. If death or serious injury, not more than 15 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2.5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1 million if an individual, $5 million if an individual. First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than an individual. First Offense: Not more than 1 yr. Fine not more than $100,000 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 4 yrs. Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual. |
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Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV) |
1 gram |
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Other Schedule III drugs |
Any amount |
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All other Schedule IV drugs |
Any amount |
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Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV) |
Other than 1 gram or more |
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All Schedule V drugs |
Any amount |
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Drug |
Quantity |
1st Offense |
2nd Offense* |
|---|---|---|---|
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
1,000 kg or more marijuana mixture; or 1,000 or more marijuana plants |
Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine not more than life. Fine not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if other than an individual. |
Not less than 15 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if other than an individual. |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
100 kg to 999 kg marijuana mixture; or 100 to 999 marijuana plants |
Not less than 5 yrs. or more than 40 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine not more than life. Fine not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if other than an individual. |
Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if other than an individual. |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
More than 10 kgs hashish; 50 to 99 kg marijuana mixture More than 1 kg of hashish oil; 50 to 99 marijuana plants |
Not less than 20 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual. |
Not less than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily infury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual. |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
Less than 50 kg marijuana (except 50 or more marijuana plants regardless of weight); 1 to 49 marijuana plants |
Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual |
Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual |
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Hashish (Schedule I) |
10 kg or less |
Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual |
Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual |
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Hashish Oil (Schedule I) |
1 kg or less |
Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual |
Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual |
*The minimum sentence for a violation after two or more prior convictions for a felony drug offense have become final is not less than 25 years imprisonment and a fine up to $20 million if an individual and $75 million if other than an individual.