[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Southington 2-11-1980 (Ch. 13 of
the 1989 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
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.
B.
ALCOHOL
CONTROLLED DRUGS
POSSESSION
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
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.
Those drugs as defined in § 21a-240 of the Connecticut
General Statutes.
To have on one's person or within the control or exercise
of one's power.
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.
C.
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:
(1)
No person shall be on such property or within such buildings while
under the influence of alcohol or controlled drugs.
(2)
No persons shall consume any alcoholic beverage or use any controlled
drug on school property or within school buildings.
(3)
No person shall be in possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled
drugs on school property or within school buildings.
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.