Consumption of Alcohol Purchased from Wisconsin Union

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Policy Number:
UW-2083
Old Policy Number:
DS1-5g
Responsible Office:
Wisconsin Union

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

Pursuant to UW-Madison Alcohol Beverage Regulations (January, 2014), the Wisconsin Union will designate allowed locations for the consumption of alcohol that has been purchased from the Union. This policy clarifies that Union members can take their Union-purchased beverages (alcoholic or not) throughout the premises, unless specifically designated by the Union or an event/meeting sponsor. Sponsors of events and meetings can restrict alcohol from being brought to their event or meeting.

Policy:

  1. Policy: Alcohol Consumption on Union Premises

    1. Alcoholic beverages purchased in a Wisconsin Union dining unit may be carried throughout Union premises except where alcohol is already being served and specified areas within the premises. Alcohol is not permitted on boats.
    2. Alcoholic beverages served by Union Catering at a scheduled event must be consumed in the event area designated by staff.

  2. Background

    1. Only alcoholic beverages purchased directly from the Wisconsin Union are allowed on Union premises.
    2. All students, faculty, staff, Union members, and guests must abide by the guidelines defined in the UW–Madison Alcohol Beverage Regulations.
    3. Wisconsin Union premises are defined as the Memorial Union building, the Union South building, and their adjacent patios, terraces, entrances, steps, and walkways to their points of intersection with sidewalks and/or university parking lots and driveways and Wendt Commons. In addition, the Lake Lab, boat piers and ramps, and their adjacent walkways and boat parking areas bounded by the UW Limnology building at the west and Alumni Park at the east are also included in this definition.
    4. The UW–Madison Alcohol Beverage Regulations must be adhered to with regards to all university and Registered Student Organization (RSO)-sponsored events as well as individual consumption of alcohol. These regulations state “it is ordinarily inappropriate to permit service and consumption of alcohol beverages at an event primarily attended by undergraduates. For other events, alcohol beverages should only be served at events when at least 2/3 of the anticipated attendees are expected to be of the minimum legal drinking age.”
    5. Signs displaying the consequences of providing alcohol to patrons who are under the age of consumption should be placed near any unit selling alcohol.

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Wisconsin Union
Policy Manager:
Associate Director for Dining & Hospitality Services, Wisconsin Union
Contact:
Associate Director for Dining & Hospitality Services, Wisconsin Union -- Carl Korz, carl.korz@wisc.edu, (608) 262-8733
Revised Dates:

02-03-2015, 12-12-2016

Reviewed Dates:

02/03/2015; 12/12/2016

Retrieved:
12-08-2024 13:44:44