1. Governing Regulations
The purchase, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages are governed by System Policy 34.03 Alcoholic Beverages.
2. Permitted Sites
The consumption or possession of alcohol on any property under control of Texas A&M Forest Service is prohibited except as authorized in section 5.
2.1 Property includes land, buildings and other facilities owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the agency.
2.2 Property includes vehicles owned, rented or otherwise controlled by the agency. The agency maintains a zero-tolerance policy for consuming alcohol and operating any agency-owned, rented or controlled vehicle.
2.3 The transport of alcoholic beverages in vehicles owned, rented or otherwise controlled by the agency is strictly prohibited.
2.4 Property excludes hotel rooms or similar accommodation used as overnight lodging during travel other than an emergency response assignment.
2.5 Property excludes residential properties owned by the agency that are used as private residences by employees.
3. Emergency Response
The use of alcohol while on an emergency response assignment by an employee or individual under the control of the agency is strictly prohibited except as authorized in section 5. This prohibition applies to on-duty and off-duty time and applies to all property, including hotel rooms or similar accommodations used as overnight lodging.
4. Agency-Branded Attire
The use of alcohol while wearing agency-branded attire (e.g. logo shirts, uniforms, etc.) is strictly prohibited except as authorized in section 5. This includes off-duty hours and locations not under agency control.
5. Exceptions
The director may grant permission for the use of alcohol at special events or make exceptions in circumstances they deem appropriate.
6. Funding Sources
No agency funds may be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.