Open Alcohol Containers

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With the beginning of fall, many students are planning their socializing activities both on and off campus. The Community Concerns Response Program would like to send out a reminder about the laws, ordinances, and guidelines within Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan related to open containers of alcohol. 

 

  • It is illegal to be on public property with open containers of alcohol. Public Property includes sidewalks, streets, and public buildings.
  • It is a violation of university policy for anyone to consume or possess alcohol inside any university athletic facility, including Michigan Stadium. This excludes alcohol that is purchased inside an athletics facility, which must be consumed on site and in accordance with all applicable laws and guidelines.
  • If in an established social district area, adhere to guidelines within the common area. 
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Please feel free to reach out to the Community Concerns Response Program for more information and guidance about open containers laws, or other laws, policies, and ordinances related to alcohol and other drugs. The Community Concerns Response Program supports students living off-campus individually and in groups and assists with responding to reported concerns at nearby off-campus housing locations. Please feel free to contact our office at 734-647-3000 for party planning advice and to report concerns related to safety in your off-campus community. Please remember in the case of an emergency call 911. 

For more information about the Community Concerns Response Program and reporting a concern, please visit our website.