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A Safe and Drug Free Community

Regulations

The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86) lay out several requirements with which all Institutions of Higher Education who receive federal funds or financial assistance must comply. These include sending an annual notification to students and employees that describes:

  • Standards of conduct
  • Sanctions for violating federal, state and local law and campus policy
  • Health risks associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use
  • Programs available to students, staff, and faculty
  • Disciplinary sanctions for conduct violations


Additionally, a Biennial Review must be prepared in even calendar years, assessing the University’s compliance with these requirements and the effectiveness and enforcement of AOD-related programming.

The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is serious about not only complying with the law in this area but also ensuring our institution does all it can to foster an environment that promotes the health and safety of everyone in our community.

In these pages, you will find additional information regarding the UAGC policies, programs and collaborations that drive this ongoing effort.

Health Risks & Resources

  • Health Risks

    There are many health risks associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The health consequences of substance abuse may be immediate and unpredictable, such as cardiac arrest with cocaine use, or more subtle and long term, such as liver deterioration associated with the prolonged use of alcohol. Substance abuse can adversely affect sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Alcohol and other drugs used in excess over time can produce dependence, disability, illness, and death. In addition to health-related consequences, substance abuse can cause accidents, injuries, decline in job performance, deterioration of the family structure, domestic violence, financial difficulties, and relationship problems.

    Substance
    Health Risk
    Alcohol
    Damage to the heart, liver inflammations, pancreatitis, & weakened immune system.
    Depressants
    (Common Examples: Ambien®, Lunesta®, Sonata®)
    Slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, weakness, headache, lightheadedness, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, & slowed breathing.

    Amnesia (leaving no memory of events that occur while under the influence), reduced reaction time, impaired mental functioning and judgment, & confusion.
    Barbiturates
    (Common Examples: Amytal®, Seconal®)
    Impairment of memory, judgment, and coordination; irritability; & paranoid and suicidal ideation.
    Benzodiazepines
    (Common Examples: Ativan®, Centrax®, Dalmane®, Doral®, Halcion®, Klonopin®, Librium®, Paxipam®, ProSom®, Restoril®, Serax®, Tranxene®, Valium®, Versed®, Xanax®)
    Amnesia, hostility, irritability, & vivid or disturbing dreams.
    Hallucinogens
    (Common Examples: Ecstasy/MDMA, LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms)
    Elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, nausea & vomiting.
    Fentanyl
    (Common Examples: Abstral®, Actiq®, Duragesic®, Fentora®, Lazanda®, Subsys®)
    Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, & respiratory depression.
    Heroin
    Drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea, a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, & heavy extremities.
    Morphine
    (Common Examples: Kadian®, MS-Contin®, MSIR®, Oramorph SR®, RMS®, Roxanol®)
    Decrease in hunger, inhibition of cough reflex, cold and clammy skin, lowered blood pressure, sleepiness, slow breathing, & slow pulse rate.
    Oxycodone
    (Common Examples: OxyContin®, OxyIR®)
    Respiratory depression, constipation, papillary constriction, cough suppression, & liver damage.
    Steroids
    Shrinkage of the testicles, reduced sperm count, enlargement of the male breast tissue, sterility, & an increased risk of prostate cancer.

    High cholesterol levels, which may increase the risk of coronary artery disease, strokes, & heart attacks.
    Amphetamines
    (Common Examples: Adderall®, Desoxyn®, Dexedrine®, Vyvanse™)
    Increased blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, & physical exhaustion.

    Psychosis that resembles schizophrenia and is characterized by paranoia, picking at the skin, preoccupation with one’s own thoughts, & auditory and visual hallucinations.
    Cocaine
    Increased blood pressure and heart rate, dilated pupils, insomnia, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, ischemic heart conditions, sudden cardiac arrest, convulsions, & strokes.

    Restlessness, irritability, anxiety, & paranoia.
    Methamphetamine
    Decreased appetite, rapid breathing and heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, & hyperthermia (overheating).

    Violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and psychotic features including paranoia, aggression, visual and auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, & delusions.

    Sources

    NIH Alcohol's Effects on the Body & U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Fact Sheets.

    The following resources also provide information on the health risks associated with substance abuse:

    • Campus Drug Prevention Drug Index
    • CDC Alcohol Use and Your Health
    • National Institute on Drug Use Research Topics

  • The University provides supportive services, prevention, intervention, and resources related to drug and alcohol use and abuse for students, staff, and faculty. 

    University Programs & Resources for Students

    University of Arizona Global Campus Hub (the Hub) - This resource, responsive to the unique needs of asynchronous learners, allows for ongoing delivery of regular features on the topics of alcohol and drug use or abuse, represents issues as experienced by non-traditional age students, and introduces searchable educational materials and related content on demand.

    University of Arizona Global Campus Student Advocate HELPline – Available to University students navigating psycho-social challenges, including drug and alcohol abuse, support services are provided by the Student Advocates through the University of Arizona Global Campus Student Advocate HELPline. Utilizing a case management approach, Student Advocates provide short-term support and resource identification to include both local and national resources. In this way, Student Advocates address the impact of substance abuse and action plan with students in order to coordinate support and recovery efforts. 

    Office of Student Access and Wellness - In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, the University of Arizona Global Campus prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. This includes students who have disclosed a previous or current addiction to alcohol and those in recovery from opioid and substance use disorders that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Reasonable accommodations will be granted to students who present appropriate documentation of disability and are otherwise qualified to participate in their specific program of study. Students are responsible for disclosing disability information and requesting accommodation, in accordance with university requirements. 

    University Programs & Resources For Staff and Faculty

    Visit University of Arizona's Drug Free resource page.

    National Programs & Resources

    Alcoholics Anonymous
    American Addiction Centers
    Cocaine Anonymous
    Marijuana Anonymous
    Narcotics Anonymous
    National Drug Helpline
    Native American Indian General Services Office of Alcoholics Anonymous (NAIGSO-AA)
    Partnership to End Addiction
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    National Helpline
    Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART)

Alcohol & Drug Policies, Laws, & Sanctions

  • The following information outlines the University standards of conduct relating to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees at University administrative offices, or as a part of University-sponsored activities. The university enforces and abides by the Arizona Board of Regents, university policies and regulations, and state and federal laws listed below.

    Arizona Board of Regents Drug and Alcohol Policies and Regulations

    Policy Manual

    5-108 Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus
    5-303 Prohibited Conduct
    5-304 Sanctions
    5-308 Student Code of Conduct
    6-913 Drug Free Workplace

    University Drug and Alcohol Policies

    University Student Alcohol Use Policy
    University Student Drug Use Policy
    Immunity for Victims
    Good Samaritan
    Hazing Prevention
    University Staff and Faculty Alcohol and Drug Policies

  • Arizona Laws & Sanctions

    The Arizona Revised Statutes can be found on the Arizona State Legislature website. Relevant statutes include A.R.S. Title 4 – Alcoholic Beverages, A.R.S. Title 13 – Criminal Code, and A.R.S. Title 36 - Public Health and Safety. A.R.S. Title 13, chapters 6-9 include information regarding classification of offenses, sentencing, fines, and probation; chapter 12 includes information regarding hazing, including the coercion or force of the “consumption of any food, nonalcoholic liquid, alcoholic liquid, drug or other substance that poses a substantial risk of death, physical injury or emotional harm.” A.R.S. Title 13, chapter 34 covers various drug offenses, including the possession and trafficking of controlled substances, and chapter 34.1 specifically addresses enhanced penalties and provisions related to drug trafficking. A.R.S. Title 36, chapters 27, 28.1, and 28.2, include the Controlled Substances Act, Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, and information on the use of marijuana.

    Alcohol

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 4-241(L)
    A person who is under the legal drinking age and who misrepresents the person's age to any person by means of a written instrument of identification with the intent to induce a person to sell, serve, give or furnish spirituous liquor contrary to law
    A.R.S. § 4-241(L)
    Class 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-426(F)
    Fine of at least $250
    A.R.S. § 4-241(M)
    A person who is under the legal drinking age and who solicits another person to purchase, sell, give, serve or furnish spirituous liquor contrary to law
    A.R.S. § 4-241(M)
    Class 3 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-426(F)
    Fine of at least $250
    A.R.S. § 4-241(N)
    A person who is under the legal drinking age and who uses a fraudulent or false written instrument of identification or identification of another person or uses a valid license or identification of another person to gain access to a licensed establishment
    A.R.S. § 4-241(N)
    Class 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-426(F)
    Fine of at least $250
    A.R.S. § 4-241(O)
    A person who uses a driver or nonoperating identification license in violation of subsection L or N [of A.R.S. § 4-241]
    A.R.S. § 4-241(O)
    Subject to suspension of the driver or nonoperating identification license as provided in section 28-3309
    A.R.S. § 4-426(A)
    Class 2 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-241(O)
    A person who does not have a valid driver or nonoperating identification license and who uses a driver or nonoperating identification license of another in violation of subsection N of [A.R.S. § 4-241]
    A.R.S. § 4-241(O)
    Has the person's right to apply for a driver or nonoperating identification license suspended as provided by section 28-3309
    A.R.S. § 4-426(A)
    Class 2 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-241(P)
    A person who knowingly influences the sale, giving or serving of spirituous liquor to a person under the legal drinking age by misrepresenting the age of such person or who orders, requests, receives or procures spirituous liquor from any licensee, employee or other person with the intent of selling, giving or serving it to a person under the legal drinking age
    A.R.S. § 4-241(P)
    Class 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-241(Q)
    A person who is at least eighteen years of age and who is an occupant of an unlicensed premises & if the person knowingly hosts on the unlicensed premises a gathering of two or more persons who are under the legal drinking age and if the person knows that one or more of the persons under the legal drinking age are in possession of or consuming spirituous liquor on the unlicensed premises
    A.R.S. § 4-241(Q)
    Class 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-244(9)
    A person under the legal drinking age to buy, receive, have in the person's possession or consume spirituous liquor
    A.R.S. § 4-426(B)
    Class 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-244(20)
    A person to consume spirituous liquor in a public place, thoroughfare or gathering
    A.R.S. § 4-426(D)
    Suspension of the privilege to drive of a person who is under eighteen years of age for a period of up to one hundred eighty days
    A.R.S. § 4-244(34)
    A person who is under twenty-one years of age to drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while there is any spirituous liquor in the person's body
    A.R.S. § 4-426(A)
    Class 2 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 4-244(41)
    A person who is under twenty-one years of age to have in the person's body any spirituous liquor
    A.R.S. § 4-426(B)
    Class 1 misdemeanor

    Controlled Substances

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3453(A)
    It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, distribute or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance.
    A.R.S. § 13-3453(D)
    Any person of the age of eighteen years or older who violates subsection A [of A.R.S. § 13-3453] with respect to any person under the age of eighteen years
    A.R.S. § 13-3453(C)
    Class 6 felony
    A.R.S. § 13-3453(D)
    Class 5 felony

    Dangerous Drugs

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty

    A.R.S. § 13-3407(A)
    A person shall not knowingly:

    1. Possess or use a dangerous drug.
    2. Possess a dangerous drug for sale.
    3. Possess equipment or chemicals, or both, for the purpose of manufacturing a dangerous drug.
    4. Manufacture a dangerous drug.
    5. Administer a dangerous drug to another person.
    6. Obtain or procure the administration of a dangerous drug by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge.
    7. Transport for sale, import into this state or offer to transport for sale or import into this state, sell, transfer or offer to sell or transfer a dangerous drug
    A.R.S. § 13-3407(B)
    Class 1 misdemeanor to class 2 felony
    A.R.S. § 13-3407(H)
    A fine of not less than one thousand dollars or three times the value as determined by the court of the dangerous drugs involved in or giving rise to the charge, whichever is greater, and not more than the maximum authorized by chapter 8 of [title 13]

    Drug Paraphernalia

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3415(A)
    Except as provided in section 36-2852 and section 36-2853, subsection C, it is unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a drug in violation of [title 13, chapter 34]
    A.R.S. § 13-3415(A)
    Class 6 felony
    A.R.S. § 13-3415(B)
    Except as provided in section 36-2852 and section 36-2853, subsection C, it is unlawful for any person to deliver, possess with intent to deliver or manufacture with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia knowing, or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a drug in violation of [title 13, chapter 34]
    A.R.S. § 13-3415(B)
    Class 6 felony

    Imitation Controlled Substances

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3456(A)
    It is unlawful for any person to possess or possess with intent to use an imitation controlled substance.
    A.R.S. § 13-3456(C)
    Class 2 misdemeanor

    Imitation Over-the-Counter Drug

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3458(A)
    It is unlawful for any person to possess or possess with intent to use an imitation over-the-counter drug.
    A.R.S. § 13-3458(B)
    Class 2 misdemeanor

    Imitation Prescription-Only Drug

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3457(A)
    It is unlawful for any person to possess or possess with intent to use an imitation prescription-only drug.
    A.R.S. § 13-3457(B)
    Class 2 misdemeanor

    Marijuana

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3405(A)
    Except as provided in sections 36-2852 and 36-2853, a person shall not knowingly:
    1. Possess or use marijuana.
    2. Possess marijuana for sale.
    3. Produce marijuana.
    4. Transport for sale, import into this state or offer to transport for sale or import into this state, sell, transfer or offer to sell or transfer marijuana.

    A.R.S. § 36-2851(4)
    Does not allow an individual who is under twenty-one years of age to purchase, possess, transport or consume marijuana or marijuana products.
    A.R.S. § 36-2851(8)
    Does not allow any person to: (a) Smoke marijuana in a public place or open space.
    A.R.S. § 13-3405(B)
    Class 6 to class 2 felony
    A.R.S. § 13-3405(D)
    A fine of not less than $750 or three times the value as determined by the court of the marijuana involved in or giving rise to the charge, whichever is greater, and not more than the maximum authorized by chapter 8 of [title 13]

    Narcotic Drugs

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3408(A)
    Except as provided in section 36-2850, paragraph 19, subdivision (b), section 36-2852 and section 36-2853, subsection C, a person shall not knowingly:
    1. Possess or use a narcotic drug.
    2. Possess a narcotic drug for sale.
    3. Possess equipment or chemicals, or both, for the purpose of manufacturing a narcotic drug.
    4. Manufacture a narcotic drug.
    5. Administer a narcotic drug to another person.
    6. Obtain or procure the administration of a narcotic drug by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge.
    7. Transport for sale, import into this state, offer to transport for sale or import into this state, sell, transfer or offer to sell or transfer a narcotic drug.
    A.R.S. § 13-3408(B)
    Class 4 to class 2 felony
    A.R.S. § 13-3408(H)
    A fine of not less than $2,000 or three times the value as determined by the court of the narcotic drugs involved in or giving rise to the charge, whichever is greater, and not more than the maximum authorized by chapter 8 of [title 13]

    Peyote

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3402(A)
    A person who knowingly possesses, sells, transfers or offers to sell or transfer peyote
    A.R.S. § 13-3402(A)
    Class 6 felony

    Prescription-Only Drugs

    Arizona Revised Statute
    Penalty
    A.R.S. § 13-3406(A)
    A person shall not knowingly:
    1. Possess or use a prescription-only drug unless the person obtains the prescription-only drug pursuant to a valid prescription of a prescriber who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 or 29 or is similarly licensed in another state.
    5. Administer a prescription-only drug to another person whose possession or use of the prescription-only drug violates [A.R.S. § 13-3406].
    6. Obtain or procure the administration of a prescription only drug by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge.
    8. Possess or use a misbranded drug.
    9. Manufacture, sell or distribute a misbranded drug.
    A.R.S. § 13-3406(B)
    Class 4 felony Class 2 & 1 misdemeanor
    A.R.S. § 13-3406(C) A fine of one thousand dollars

    A.R.S. § 4-101. 20. "Legal drinking age" means twenty-one years of age or older.

    Misdemeanor
    Maximum Sentence
    Maximum Fine
    Class 1
    A.R.S. § 13-707(A)
    Six months
    A.R.S. § 13-802(A)
    two thousand five hundred dollars
    Class 2
    A.R.S. § 13-707(A)
    Four months
    A.R.S. § 13-802(B)
    seven hundred fifty dollars
    Class 3
    A.R.S. § 13-707(A)
    30 days
    A.R.S. § 13-802(C)
    five hundred dollars
    See the Arizona Criminal Sentencing Charts and Authorities for complete sentencing information.

  • Federal Laws & Sanctions

    United States Code Title 21 – Food and Drugs includes laws and sanctions regarding controlled substances (see 21 U.S.C. § 802(6) for the definition of “controlled substance”).

    Penalties may include, but are not limited to:

    • a “term of imprisonment of not more than 1 year” and a fine of “a minimum of $1,000” or both (21 U.S.C. § 844(a)) for simple possession;
    • forfeiture of property for violations “punishable by imprisonment for more than one year” (21 U.S.C. § 853(a));
    • a fine and “a term of imprisonment of not less than one year” for “distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing a controlled substance in or on, or within one thousand feet of, the real property comprising a…public or private…university” (21 U.S.C. § 860(a)); and
    • ineligibility for “assistance under any State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act” and “benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012)) or any State program carried out under that Act” for felonies with “an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance” (21 U.S.C. § 862a(a)).

    In addition, a “student who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance for conduct that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving any grant, loan, or work assistance under [20 U.S.C. Chapter 28, Subchapter IV] shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under [20 U.S.C. Chapter 28, Subchapter IV] from the date of that conviction for the period of time specified in the following table:

    Offense
    Ineligibility period

    The possession of a controlled substance

    • First offense
    • Second offense
    • Third offense
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • Indefinite

    The sale of a controlled substance

    • First offense
    • Second offense
    • 2 years
    • Indefinite

    (20 U.S.C. § 1091(r)(1)). See 20 U.S.C. § 1091(r)(2) for information on rehabilitation.

    Federal Trafficking Penalties

    Cocaine (Schedule II)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    500–4,999 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    5 kgs or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Cocaine Base (Schedule II)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    28–279 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    280 grams or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Fentanyl (Schedule II)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    40–399 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    400 grams or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    10–99 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    100 grams or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Heroin (Schedule I)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    100–999 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    1 kg or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    LSD (Schedule I)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    1–9 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    10 grams or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Methamphetamine (Schedule II)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    5–49 grams pure or 50–499 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    50 grams or more pure or 500 grams or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    PCP (Schedule II)

    Quantity
    Penalties
    10–99 grams pure or 100–999 grams mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 5 years, and not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual.
    100 grams or more pure or 1 kg or more mixture
    First Offense: Not less than 10 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not less than 15 years, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.

    Other Schedule I & II Drugs & Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)

    Substance
    Quantity
    Penalties
    Other Schedule I & II Drugs
    (and any drug product containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid)
    Any amount
    First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 yrs, or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.
    Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)
    1 gram
    First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 yrs, or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.

    Other Schedule III Drugs

    Substance
    Quantity
    Penalties
    Other Schedule III Drugs
    Any amount
    First Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 15 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2.5 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual.

    Other Schedule IV Drugs & Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)

    Substance
    Quantity
    Penalties
    All other Schedule IV Drugs
    Any amount
    First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than an individual.
    Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)
    Other than 1 gram
    First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than an individual.

    All Schedule V Drugs

    Substance
    Quantity
    Penalties
    All Schedule V drugs
    Any amount
    First Offense: Not more than 1 yr. Fine not more than $100,000 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual.

    Second Offense: Not more than 4 yrs. Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual.

    Marijuana (Schedule I)

    Substance
    Quantity
    Penalties
    Marijuana (Schedule I)
    1,000 kg or more marijuana mixture; or 1,000 or more marijuana plants
    1st Offense — Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not less than 15 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if other than an individual.
    Marijuana (Schedule I)
    100 kg to 999 kg marijuana mixture; or 100 to 999 marijuana plants
    1st Offense — Not less than 5 yrs. or more than 40 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if other than an individual.
    Marijuana (Schedule I)
    More than 10 kgs hashish; 50 to 99 kg marijuana mixture

    More than 1 kg of hashish oil; 50 to 99 marijuana plants
    1st Offense — Not less than 20 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not less than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual.
    Marijuana (Schedule I)
    Less than 50 kg marijuana (except 50 or more marijuana plants regardless of weight); 1 to 49 marijuana plants
    1st Offense — Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual.
    Hashish (Schedule I)
    10 kg or less
    1st Offense — Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual.
    Hashish Oil (Schedule I)
    1 kg or less
    1st Offense — Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual.

    2nd Offense* — Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual.

    *The minimum sentence for a violation after two or more prior convictions for a felony drug offense have become final is not less than 25 years imprisonment and a fine up to $20 million if an individual and $75 million if other than an individual. (A DEA Resource Guide 2022 Edition).

UAGC Stakeholders & Biennial Review

  • The following is a list of departments that are active leaders in the Safe and Drug Free Community initiative and that serve on the Biennial Review Committee.

    • Student Affairs
    • Human Resources / Employee Assistance Counseling program
    • Student Rights and Responsibilities
    • Student Advocate HELPline
    • Office of Student Access and Wellness
    • Financial Aid and Military Policy & Compliance

  • The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) require an institution of higher education (IHE) such as the University of Arizona Global Campus (“University”), to certify it has adopted and implemented programs to prevent the illicit use and abuse of drugs and alcohol by students and employees at University administrative offices, at University sponsored events and activities, or while conducting University business.

    The University conducts this certification through conducting a biennial review of compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. The University authorized an administrative review to determine its effectiveness in fulfilling the requirements of these Federal regulations, to implement changes to the program if needed and to ensure disciplinary sanctions for students and employees are consistently enforced. Student Affairs, together with Legal and Compliance and Human Resources, conduct this review and collaboratively reports on the findings.

    The intention is to summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and activities related to alcohol and drug prevention during the identified academic years.

    You may request a copy of the Biennial Review of the UAGC Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act program by submitting your request to studentaffairs@uagc.edu.

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