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Alcohol and Tobacco Presentation

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO

As part of a “Zero Tolerance” policy, Virginia has some of the toughest laws in the U.S. for minors caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-266.1 makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle after illegally consuming alcohol. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Punishment includes loss of your driver’s license for one year from the date of conviction and a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or having to perform a minimum of 50 hours of community service.

If a student takes alcohol to school, he or she will be subject to both school disciplinary action and criminal action.
Anyone (whether an adult or a minor) possessing or consuming alcohol on public school property can face a fine of up to $1,000 and six months jail time.

You have learned about the harm that results from underage drinking and about the key Virginia laws designed to restrict and penalize underage alcohol possession and use.
You have an important role to play in preventing and reducing underage drinking.

Contrary to what many people believe, tobacco is a drug, and contains a complex mixture of chemicals that affect the body in many ways.
Nicotine is one of the main ingredients in tobacco. It is the substance that causes tobacco craving and a variety of health problems.

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