Published: March 7, 2017
Be green. Be Proud. Be Responsible

St. Patrick’s Day can be a time of festivities and celebration. Please take a moment to review some safety and enforcement tips.

  • Both ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and Boulder Police plan to step up enforcement during this time. This involves the number of officers as well as the frequency of patrol. So be smart, whether you are on campus or in the city.
  • One of the most commonÌýoffenses over the St. Patrick's Day weekend isÌýminor in possession of alcohol and/or marijuana. You must be 21 to possess or consumeÌýalcohol or recreational marijuana. Also, possession could mean that you have ingested the marijuana or alcohol.
  • . If you witness someone who is in a potentially dangerous situation, call 911 for help. If needed, try to subtly remove that person from the situation.
  • If you are of age and plan to drink, avoid mixing alcohol with other substances (like prescription drugs and marijuana) and drink plenty of water.

If you plan to host an off-campus party, pleaseÌýkeepÌýyourÌýcommunityÌýinÌýmindÌýandÌýconsiderÌýtheÌýfollowingÌýtips:

  • RegisterÌýyour party with Off-Campus Housing &ÌýNeighborhood Relations byÌýThursday, March 16Ìýat 5 p.m. in UMC 313. You can registerÌýFriday orÌýSaturday evening parties andÌýreceive a 20-minute warning call from the Boulder Police DepartmentÌýdispatch ifÌýyour unit receives a noiseÌýcomplaint and potentially avoid a nuisance ticket. For the week of March 17Ìýonly, students registering by 5 p.m. onÌýThursday will be eligible to receive a warning starting after 12 p.m. onÌýFriday, March 17.Ìý
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  • Keep your guests inside the house. Any noise heard from 100 ft. away can result in an unreasonable noise ticket which can cost up to $1,000 per person on the lease. Noise travels easily, especially amplified music. If you decide to be outside, the backyard may be best for large groups and outside activities, but keep the speakers inside.
  • KegsÌýandÌýredÌýcups often contribute to both the noise and trash-related impact of your gathering on your neighborhood area. KeepÌýkegs and any alcoholic beverages insideÌýtheÌýhouseÌýandÌýmakeÌýsureÌýyourÌýguests are of legal age, leave quietly and without open containers.
  • Part of being a responsible host is cleaning up after yourself. Put cups or other disposable items in trash bags and proper trash or recycling receptacles.ÌýDo you need trash bags? Stop by the Off-Campus Housing & NeighborhoodÌýRelations office in UMC 313 to pickup free trash bags.
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