Marijuana and Other Drugs
State Law
In the statutes of the State of Idaho within the "Uniform Controlled Substances" section, marijuana is one of a great number of substances included within the Schedule I and II categories. The code prescribes the imposition of fines up to and including $10,000 and/or prison sentences of up to five years for a felony conviction of possessing marijuana in an amount greater than three ounces net weight. Lesser amounts may constitute reduced penalties or a misdemeanor. Violations of Section 37 of Idaho Code with respect to a controlled substance, which is classified as a narcotic drug, or a controlled substance in Schedule II, may be subject to fines up to and including $20,000 and prison sentences up to life imprisonment.
Drug convictions also have other ramifications for students. After July 1, 2000, students convicted of offenses involving possession or sale of controlled substances are ineligible to receive any grant, loan or work assistance for a specified period of time.
| 1st Offense | 1 year |
| 2nd Offense | 2 years |
| 3rd Offense | Indefinite |
| 1st Offense | 2 years |
| 2nd Offense | Indefinite |
Violations of Federal and Idaho state laws regarding drugs are also violations of Albertson College policy and are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or permanent dismissal from the college.
As a guide to students, the following statements are offered:
- Drug misuse includes, but is not limited to, possession, using, selling, giving away, dispensing, mixing, administering, aiding or assisting others in such activities.
- If a drug case is initiated in civil court rather than on the campus, serious college sanctions may await disposition of the case in the court. The college’s policies are however, separate from those established by Federal or Idaho state statute.
- While empowered only to take action within its own provinces, the college will cooperate with the law enforcement agencies in accordance with statutory procedures.
- Conversely, as an educational institution rather than a law enforcement agency, the college recognizes the appropriateness of handling certain drug problems individually and from a counseling and medical, rather than from a punitive, point of view.
- Students are urged to reflect very seriously upon their own attitudes and actions with regard to drug abuse and to seek out information and counseling assistance through the college counselor, the Dean of Student Affairs, or other personnel as may seem most appropriate.
Parent Notification
In accordance with the High Education Act of 1998, the college reserves the right to contact the parent(s), or guardian(s) of students involved in violations of college controlled substances policies or in the event of a life threatening situation.
Other Drugs: Enforcement
The college reserves the right to handle the assignment of sanctions for the use, possession, and sale of other drugs in a manner appropriate to the severity of the incident. Felony crimes will be referred to local law enforcement.
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