Distribution or Provision of Illicit Drugs or Controlled Medications
Distribution of controlled and illegal drugs is prohibited. This prohibition includes distributing controlled prescription medications. The term distribution includes “sharing” of any drug and does not require the exchange of money. An attempt to distribute controlled or illicit drugs violates this policy regardless of whether drugs are actually exchanged.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Students may not possess drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia includes, but is not limited to, bongs, pipes, needles, grinders, weights, scales, rolling papers, as well as common smoking devices when used for the consumption of illegal substances such as e-cigs, vapes, juuls, and hookahs.
Possession and/or Use of Illicit Drugs
Possession and/or use of controlled and illegal substances consistent with federal, state or local laws is strictly prohibited.
In accordance with TCA 43-27-103, students may not possess or consume hemp or hemp concentrate when the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration exceeds three-tenths of one percent (0.3%). In addition, in accordance with TCA 39-17-1505, students under the age of 21 may not possess tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor product or smokeless nicotine product including but not limited to delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol. In accordance with TCA 43-27-203, a person under the age of 21 may not possess hemp-derived cannabinoid, including delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, when the concentration exceeds one-tenth of one percent (0.1%).
In accordance with TCA 39-17-422, students may not intentionally inhale or consume for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, elation, dizziness, excitement, stupefaction, paralysis, or the dulling of the brain or nervous system, or disturbing or distorting the audio or visual processes fumes from glue, paint, gasoline, or aerosols (whippets or other nitrous oxide product).
Possession and/or Misuse of Medication
The misuse of prescription drugs is a serious concern on college campuses. For this reason, it is a violation of University policy for a student to be in possession of, or use, another person’s prescription medication. It is also a violation for a student to misuse their prescribed medication.