Providence Anime Conference Drug and Alcohol Policy

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MANDATE THAT DRUGS SUCH AS MARIJUANA, ECSTACY, COCAINE, HEROINE, AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.

Providence Anime Conference and the New England Anime Society (NEAS) do not authorize or endorse the use of drugs while engaging in any conference activities or in areas in use by the conference. We reserve the right to revoke conference membership without refund for any reason, including the discovery of a member under the influence of illegal substances. Providence Anime Conference staff will support all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illegal substances. The conference will contact local law enforcement for issues of suspected drug use.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. All our members should be age 21 or over and are allowed to consume alcohol in designated areas in a responsible, civilized manner.

Providence Anime Conference and the NEAS will follow all convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared public areas.

If conference staff finds a member over the age of 21 drinking outside of a designated area, the conference staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the conference or hotel staff will ask they discard their beverage. If it the conference staff suspects a member over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the proper authorities will be notified to perform an evaluation.

If conference staff suspects a member is under the age of 21, a staff member will contact the proper authorities. If the member is either under 21 or cannot produce a valid government-issued photo ID which displays a date of birth, the member will be removed from the conference. Providence Anime Conference and the New England Anime Society DO NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking.

Although the conference does not prohibit "Room Parties", we encourage all hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Conference security staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the convention center and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that the legal drinking age is 21 in Rhode Island. We encourage you to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.

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