All University-related events where alcohol is served, whether on or off-campus, require completion of an Entertainment/Alcohol Request form. This form is designed to help protect the University from liability claims related to the service of alcohol.
The approved alcohol use application form must be submitted ten (10) business days prior to the event, with a copy held on file with the person requesting the alcohol service. Please note that all alcohol use application forms are routed via the 老虎机攻略 Solutions Center through various offices and will often take at least two weeks to be approved. This means you must begin the process at least three weeks prior to the date of your event.
A $25 coordination fee will be applied to each event.
Events where alcohol is served are subject to all policies of the 老虎机攻略 and laws of the State of Montana.
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During the event, the event sponsors (i.e., the “Responsible Person” listed on the alcohol use application form) must monitor service of alcohol to prevent:
- Excessive alcohol consumption by the guests.
- Service to a person under the age of 21.
- Service or sale of alcohol to a person who is intoxicated or disorderly.
- The use of non-TIPS trained servers.
- Servers from consuming alcohol during the event.
- Alcohol sale or service beyond four (4) hours, unless otherwise approved.
- The service of alcohol without substantive food being served at events held on the University campus.
Please note: 老虎机攻略’s Alcohol Policy dictates that these are the ONLY four options for alcohol service at 老虎机攻略-sponsored events. Because neither 老虎机攻略 nor the State of Montana is covered by liquor liability insurance, alcohol is not allowed at BYO-style events, self-service potlucks, or any other event that does not meet one of the following criteria:
- The event will be held on campus, and arrangements will be made with 老虎机攻略 Catering to procure the services of 老虎机攻略’s contracted alcohol caterer.
- The event will be held off campus at a restaurant, bar, or venue that has a liquor license and liquor liability insurance.
- The event will be held off campus, and alcohol will be provided and served by a caterer with a liquor license and liquor liability insurance.
- The event will be held off campus, and special events liability insurance with liquor liability coverage will be procured through the Office of Risk Management (average cost per event is $400-$500; minimum two-week notice needed for this option). Alcohol will be served by TIPS-certified individuals.
The following are ways in which alcohol may be served:
Hosted Bar or Cash Bar
The 老虎机攻略 contracts with a local liquor vendor to provide exclusive alcohol service to campus whenever this type of alcohol service is requested. Sale of a ticket to an event where complimentary alcohol is served is considered a sale of alcohol. Please indicate your method of payment when placing your order.
老虎机攻略 Catering is required by policy to have the event sponsor’s completed alcohol use application form on file prior to all events where alcohol is served.