Alcohol
You can overdo anything at any time.  Keep it to a few and keep it fun.  Drink smart and you will enjoy your friends, the atmosphere, and the next day even more.  Be respectful to everyone in the environment.  We all have a right to a safe and healthy community environment.

Some common violations include:

Under 19 years of age
If in a bar after 10:00 PM will result in a fine of $250 plus cost – total cost $342.

Possession of a Fake ID
Simple Misdemeanor - Fine $147.00 (if used to buy alcohol)

Possession of another person's ID
Simple Misdemeanor - Fine $114.50. You and the owner of the ID can lose your licenses for SIX months in Iowa and ONE year in Illinois (if used to buy alcohol).

Providing alcohol to someone underage
Serious Misdemeanor - Fine $250-$1,500 and you will be arrested and taken to jail.

PAULA: Possession of alcohol under the legal age
1st Offense: Misdemeanor - Fine $200
2nd Offense: Serious Misdemeanor - Fine $500, required to attend Substance Abuse treatment and have your driver's license suspended for one year.

Public Intoxication
1st Offense: Misdemeanor – fine varies from $50-$500; you will be arrested and taken to jail.
2nd Offense: Fine; Violation may lead to a separation from the University for one semester.

Driving Under the Influence
Serious Misdemeanor - Fine $1,000 plus 2 days in jail. You will be arrested and taken to jail and your license could be suspended from 6 months to 2 years. Refusing the breath test generally disqualifies you for a deferred judgment.

.02 Revocation
Under 21 years of age and driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level over .02 but under .08 will result in your license being suspended.
1st Offense: 60 days
2nd Offense: 90 days for the second and subsequent offenses.

Parties
Remember you are not the only house or apartment in the area.  Be considerate of others around you as your behavior will impact everyone in the neighborhood no matter how hard you try to keep the party under control.

Noise
Iowa City Code states that “any noise that interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property of the neighborhood” is forbidden.  It means: be sensitive to the amount of noise you are making especially between the hours of 10pm and 6am when noise should not “cross residential property boundaries.”

Consequences
Sometimes you can’t help but have that party or celebrate your friends 21st birthday party – remember all actions can have consequences.  Below are links and information discussing the consequences of violating laws in Iowa City associated with alcohol, noise, parties, and nuisances: