Policies & Laws
uc davis, city, state & federal
UC Davis is not exempt from the enforcement of state and local laws. Students, whether on or off campus, who violate the law may be and have been arrested and prosecuted. Primary responsibility for law enforcement, including that related to alcohol and illegal drugs, rests with law enforcement agencies, primarily the UC Davis and City of Davis Police Departments.
UC Davis Policies
As a UC Davis student, you should be aware of the regulations that the University has created that affects your role as a host, organizer, or party attendee.
City of Davis, State, & Federal Laws
You may not think that hosting a social event can lead to civil, legal and criminal consequences for you, but it can. It is your responsibility to inform yourself about your potential liabilities.
Inside Scoop on Davis and UC Davis Police Procedures (pdf)
Do Police cruise around looking for parties? What do I do if my party gets out of control? Will I get a citation if I answer the door when the Police arrive at my roommate's party? Learn the answers to these, and other questions about parties, citations, liabilities, etc. Thanks to the UC Davis and City of Davis Police Departments for providing the answers to these common student questions.
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