Statement of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to restrict
and prohibit the possession and use of alcohol or controlled drugs
on the grounds and in the buildings under the authority and control
of the Board of Education and to restrict and prohibit the presence
of persons under the influence of alcohol or controlled drugs on such
grounds or within such buildings.
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any intoxicating liquor, including, but not limited to, alcoholic,
spirituous and malt liquors, which can be used as a beverage and which,
when drunk to excess, will produce intoxication.
The mental and physical condition induced by drinking excessive
quantities of alcohol or using controlled drugs, which condition is
further defined by the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
Prohibited on school property. The following shall be expressly prohibited
on all property and within buildings which are under the authority,
control or domain of the Board of Education:
Penalties for offenses. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable in accordance with § 1-2 of this Code, unless such violation is also a violation of the General Statutes, in which case the relevant state statute shall control.
The Southington Police Department will develop and post a list
of objectionable products. This list will be updated regularly and
posted on the Town website.
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed original Sec. 13-3, Possession of alcohol by minors, adopted 7-14-2003, which immediately followed this section.