Tennessee Career Institute

Index

I. Campus Security Act.............................................................................................. 1

General.................................................................................................................. 1

Incidents to be reported......................................................................................... 1

Reporting Procedures............................................................................................. 3

II. Student Conduct..................................................................................................... 4

III. Campus Sexual Assault Program............................................................................ 5

Standard of Conduct.............................................................................................. 5

Procedures for On Campus Disciplinary Action..................................................... 5

Tennessee Crime Victim Assistance Helpline......................................................... 5

IV. Drug Free Awareness Program............................................................................... 6

V. Drug Free Policy Statement.................................................................................... 7

Introduction........................................................................................................... 7

Policy.................................................................................................................... .7

Standards of Conduct.............................................................................................. 7

Legal Sanctions under Local, State and Federal Law................................................ 7

Health Risks Associated with Use of Illicit Drugs / Abuse of Alcohol...................... 8

Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Health Services......... 8

Institutional/School Sanctions................................................................................ 9

VI. Biennial Drug Free Review Checklist...................................................................... 10

VII. City of Columbia – Local Ordinances ................................................................... 11

State of Tennessee – Regarding Unlawful Possession............................................ 11

Federal Laws – Regarding Unlawful Possession..................................................... 11

VIII. Drug Prevention Program Memorandum................................................................... 12

IX. Attachment A – Federal Possession Penalties......................................................... 13

Tennessee Possession Penalties.............................................................................. 14

Federal Trafficking Penalties.................................................................................. 15

X. Attachment B......................................................................................................... 16

Tennessee Substance Abuse Treatment Centers...................................................... 16

XI. Campus Security Authorized Report on Crime Statistics......................................... 19

Campus Security Act

Pursuant to Title II, Public Law 101-542, the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the following policies and reporting procedures are in effect for Tennessee Career Institute.

General

1. All student incidents involving criminal or emergency activities on any part of the campus will be reported immediately to the Administrative Office.

2. All employee incidents involving criminal or emergency activities at any part of the campus will be reported immediately to the Administrative Office.

Incidents to be reported include, but are not limited to:

A. Criminal acts on any part of the campus including gambling and the sale, distribution, possession or use of any controlled substance by any student or employee of the Institute

B. Theft or misappropriation of monies or other assets by a student or employee of the Institute.

C. Theft or damage, whether intentional or accidental, of property or of any personal property located on any part of the campus that belongs to a student or employee of the Institute.

D. Act on any part of the campus by a student or employee involving actual or suspected vandalism, mischief or criminal negligence.

E. Any physical confrontation, riot or other civil disorder of any student or employee on any part of the campus.

F. Any medical emergency on campus.

G. Any Natural or man made disaster affecting the campus.

H. Any other incident deemed reportable by a student or employee of the Institute.

The term “Institute Campus” shall include the immediate location of any pre-approved field trip site where a class is meeting, or any other approved activity.

3. Any suspected criminal activity on any part of the campus will be reported immediately to the appropriate local law enforcement authority.

4. Emergency medical assistance will be summoned immediately, if any person is injured on any part of the campus and such assistance is deemed necessary or is required.

5. The Institute allows students and employees and invited guests’ access to the Institute campus during normal class hours. Applicants not currently enrolled shall be allowed access to the Institute campus during normal Admissions Department hours. Vendors shall be allowed reasonable access to the campus to deliver their products.

6. The Institute does not employ law enforcement; however, from time to time, licensed and bonded security personnel may be employed for the purposes of monitoring the campus facilities and parking lot to discourage illegal activity of any nature and to report any such activity to the Business, Administrative, or Academic Offices. If those offices are closed, security personnel will contact the persons listed on the emergency call list posted at the campus and follow the person’s instructions.

7. Any student or employee who allows, condones, or allows the possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages by any person while on any Institute campus or at any Institute activity will be suspended or dismissed.

8. Any student or employee who allows the possession, use, sale, or distribution of any illegal drug, controlled substance not specifically, prescribed for the individual possessing such substance on any part of the campus or at any Institute activity will be suspended or dismissed.

NOTE: The Institute may, in certain circumstances, make a referral of students and employees to counseling sources and/or substance abuse centers. Continued enrollment or employment will be subject to successful completion of any prescribed counseling or treatment program.

9. Pursuant to Public Law 101-226, the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the Institute has implemented a Drug Prevention Program. It is the policy of the Institute to provide all employees and students, at the time of employment or enrollment, and through an annual distribution with drug prevention information regarding standards of conduct, state sanctions, health risks, and treatment centers.

10. The Institute will provide to all current students and employees and to any applicant for enrollment or employment request, statistics concerning the occurrence on campus, during the most recent calendar year and during the two preceding years for which data are available, of the following criminal offenses reported to the Institute or local policy agencies. An actual distribution of this report will also be done.

* Motor Vehicle * Robbery

* Sex Offenses, Forcible & Non-forcible * Burglary

* Aggravated Assault * Homicide

11. While the Institute does not currently recognize any off campus student organizations or housing facility, it is the policy of the Institute to monitor and record through local agencies any criminal activity at off-campus student organizations or housing facilities that are recognized by the Institute, if participants at those institutions are students of the Institute.

12. The Institute will provide to all current students and employees and to any applicant for enrollment or employment upon request, statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes occurring on campus. This information will be distributed annually to all students and employees:

· Liquor Law Violations

· Drug Abuse Violations

· Weapons Possessions

13. During student orientation, the Institute will provide to student’s information about the campus security procedures and practices and the prevention of crime. Emphasis will also be placed on student’s being responsible for their own security and the security of others.

14. During each new employee orientation, the Institute will provide employees information about campus security procedures and practices and the prevention of crime. Emphasis will also be placed on employees being responsible for their own security and the security of others.

15. The Institute will publish and distribute to all students and employees, an Annual Campus Security Report containing information with respect to campus security policies, campus crime statistics, including criminal activity and arrests, and crimes considered a threat to other students and employees.

16. The Institute will suspend, dismiss, or terminate any student or employee who willfully conceals or fails to report in a timely manner any incident listed in the policy statement above.

Reporting Procedures

1. Any person who is a witness to or involved in any activity that violates any policy of the Institute shall report such activity to the appropriate office on an Incident Report (see the Administrative Office to obtain a form). In the event the offices are closed, the Institute provides an emergency telephone list. The first person available on the list should be notified of the incident. Security personnel shall, in addition, report such incidents on their company’s approved form and deliver a copy to the Business Administrative Offices. Actual or suspected criminal activity on the Institute campus shall be reported immediately to the local law enforcement agencies and an Incident Report completed as soon as possible thereafter.

2. Any person who is witness to or involved in any medical emergency shall upon the request of the injured person, or if deemed necessary by those involved, summon emergency assistance by calling “911.” An Incident Report must be completed by the person summoning such medical assistance as soon as possible thereafter and submitted to the Business Administrative or Academic Office.

3. Students and employees who believe they may have a substance abuse problem and are seeking treatment may contact the Administrative Office or the Office of the Director who shall assist those persons in contacting and appropriate agency for help and shall keep such matters strictly confidential.

4. All students and employees shall be provided information about the Institute Drug Prevention Program during student and employee orientation.

5. The Office of the Director shall publish and distribute to all students and employees, an Annual Campus Security Report containing information with respect to campus security policies, campus crime statistics, including criminal activity and arrests, and crime considered to be a threat to other students or employees. This report will be distributed annually to students by the Academic Office and to employees by the Institute Director.

6. Any incident reported to the Business Administrative or Academic Office shall be reported in writing twenty-four (24) hours after such incident is reported. The Director shall verify that any criminal activity, actual or suspended, has been reported to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and take other action deemed necessary.

7. The unlocking and locking of all internal and external doors are the responsibility shared by the Director and Instructors. Keys to all doors are kept by the Director and Instructors.

Student Conduct

Each student is held responsible for conforming to local, state, and Federal laws and for behaving in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Institute and student body.

Students should not interfere with other students’ rights, safety, health or right to learn. Violations of conduct standard include, but are not limited to:

Ø Theft

Ø Disruptive Behavior

Ø Possession or use of firearms, explosives, or other dangerous substances

Ø Vandalism, or threats of actual damage to property or physical harm to others

Ø Appearance under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs

Ø Harassing or abusive acts that invade an individual’s rights to privacy including sexual harassment, or abuse against members of a particular race, religious or cultural group

Ø Any activity that may be perceived as hazing which is defined as a situation or activity that intentionally or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of safety of an organization of association with the Institute

Ø Reckless or intentional use of invasive software such as viruses and worms destructive to hardware, software, or data files

The Institute reserves the right to suspend or dismiss a student for misconduct or when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the student and the student body.

Campus Sexual Assault Program

Standard of Conduct

Tennessee Career Institute has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthful, and efficient environment for its students and employees. With this in mind, the Institute will strive to provide and maintain an environment free of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sexual offenses forcible and non-forcible. To accomplish this objective, the Institute has implemented and will maintain a Campus Sexual Assault Program. Violation of these standards can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of an employee or dismissal of a student, even for a first offense.

Procedures for On Campus Disciplinary Action

When an employee or student is involved in a case of alleged sexual assault, the incident should be reported immediately to the office of the Director. All information will be documented and kept strictly confidential. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunity to have others present during the disciplinary proceeding. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense (the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means on the institution’s final determination in with respect to the alleged sex offense and any sanction that is imposed against the accused). In addition, the institution will change the victim’s academic situation after an alleged sexual offense is requested by the victim and is reasonably available.

The accuser should be informed of the option to notify proper law enforcement authorities, and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying these authorities. Victims of sexual assault may suffer feelings of embarrassment, shame, or fear; however, it is only the immediate reporting of such crimes that enables prosecution to occur. Additionally, it is extremely important to preserve evidence for the proof of criminal offense.

The accuser should be notified of existing counseling, mental health, or student services for victims of sexual assault. (Below is a list of telephone numbers of related agencies.)

Tennessee Crime Victim Assistance Helpline (Nashville) 615-259-9056

Rape Crisis Center (Columbia) local police department

Drug Free Awareness Program

Tennessee Career Institute is dedicated to providing quality education services to its students and a quality work environment for its employees. In keeping with this commitment, Tennessee Career Institute will strive to maintain a workplace free from drug and alcohol abuse.

The manufacturing, possession, distribution, or use of illegal drugs or alcohol is prohibited in the workplace, including school grounds. Any violations of this policy will warrant disciplinary actions, up to and including termination, and may also result in local, state, and/or federal criminal charges.

Employees are to notify management of the school of any criminal drug statue conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. The employer will notify the United States Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, (ROB-3), Washington, DC 20202, of such conviction with ten days after receiving notice.

The school will assist employees and students in the selection of appropriate counseling, substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation programs. In addition, this school will not discriminate in employment solely on the grounds of prior drug or alcohol abuse or against individuals who have satisfactorily completed a rehabilitation program.

To ensure safety, security, and productivity, employees are to conduct business with the highest ethical standard and treat all students, co-workers, and business associates with fairness and integrity.

Tennessee Career Institute

Drug-Free Policy Statement

Introduction:

The purpose of this statement is to provide each member of the Tennessee Career Institute community (Faculty, Staff and Students) with official notification of the policies and penalties relative to controlled substances (illicit drugs) and alcohol, as required by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. As an employee and/or student at Tennessee Career Institute, you are required to be knowledgeable of and comply with the Drug Free Campus/Workplace Policy, the applicable provisions of which are summarized below.

Policy:

It is the policy of this institution that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, use or abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs on any of Tennessee Career Institute’s campuses or on property owned or controlled by the Institute is strictly prohibited. All categories of employees and students are subject to this policy and to applicable federal, state and local laws related to this matter. Additionally, any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary actions as set forth in the applicable sections of this policy.

Standards of Conduct:

Tennessee Career Institute employees and students are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on any Institute campus, and at off-campus facilities owned or controlled by the Institute. At off-campus events, to the extent that off-campus activities are considered to be Institute activities, the standards of conduct (of the act) must apply, and alcohol shall not be abused by those of legal drinking age, nor used, possessed or distributed by those who have not attained legal drinking age.

Legal Sanctions under Local, State and Federal Law:

Various federal, state and local statutes make it unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, deliver, sell or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute dispense, deliver or sell, controlled substances. The penalty imposed depends upon many factors which include the type and amount of controlled substance involved; the number of prior offenses, if any; whether death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of such substance; and whether any other crimes were committed in connection with the use of the controlled substance. Possible maximum penalties for a first-time violation include imprisonment for any period of time up to a term of life imprisonment; a fine of up to $4,000,000; supervised release; any combination of the above or all three. These sanctions are doubled when the offense involves either:

1) distribution or possession at or near a school or Institute campus, or

2) distribution to persons under 21 years of age. Repeat offenders may be punished to a greater extent as provided by statute.

Further, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed for simple possession of “personal use amounts” of certain specified substances under federal law. Under state law, the offense of possession or casual exchange is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; if there is an exchange between a minor and an adult at least two years the minor’s senior, and the adult knew that the person was a minor, the offense is classified a felony as provided in T.C.A. S39-17-417. It is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to buy, possess, transport (unless in the course of his/her employment), or consume alcoholic beverages, wine, or beer, such offenses being classified Class A misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, 29 days, or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both (T.C.A. SS1-3-113, 57-5-301). It is further an offense to provide alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of twenty-one (21), such offense being classified a Class A misdemeanor (T.C.A. S39-15 -404). The offense of public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than 30 days or a fine of not more than $50, or both (T.C.A. S39-17-310).

Health Risks Associated With Use Of Illicit Drugs And/Or Abuse of Alcohol:

Every drug, including alcohol, is a potential poison which may cause disability and death if it is taken incorrectly into the body, consumed in wrong amounts or mixed indiscriminately with other drugs. Drugs cause physical and emotional dependence. Drugs and their harmful side effects can remain in the body long after use has stopped. The extent to which a drug is retained in the body depends on the drug’s chemical composition that is whether or not it is fat-soluble. Fat-soluble drugs such as marijuana, phencyclidine (PCP), and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) seek out and settle in the fatty tissues. As a result, they build up in the fatty parts of the body such as the brain and reproductive system. Such accumulations of drugs and their slow release over time may cause delayed effects weeks, months and even years after drug use has stopped. There are many health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol including organic damage; impairment of brain activity, digestion, and blood circulation; impairment of physiological processes and mental functioning; and, physical and psychological dependence. Such use during pregnancy may cause spontaneous abortion, various birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome. Additionally, the illicit use of drugs increases the risk of contracting hepatitis, AIDS and other infections. If used excessively, the use of alcohol or drugs singly or in certain combinations may cause death.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Health Services:

Student Services provides information to students and employees on drug and alcohol related problems. Referral services are also provided for professional counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs that are available on campus and in the local community.

Institutional/School Sanctions:

Tennessee Career Institute will impose appropriate sanction(s) on any employee or student who fails to comply with the terms of this policy.

Employees: As a condition of employment, each employee, including student employees, must abide by the terms of this policy, and must notify their department head/supervisor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. A conviction includes a finding of guilt, a plea of nolo contendere, or imposition of a sentence by any state or federal judicial body. Possible disciplinary sanctions for failure to comply with this policy, including failure to notify of conviction, may include one or more of the following:

Ø termination

Ø suspension

Ø mandatory participation in, and satisfactory completion of, a drug/alcohol abuse program, or rehabilitation program

Ø recommendation for professional counseling

Ø referral for prosecution

Ø letter of warning

Ø probation

Students: Any alleged violation of the act by a student of the Institute shall be reported to the Director or Student Services Coordinator. Possible disciplinary sanctions for failure to comply with the terms of this policy may include one or more of the following:

Ø expulsion

Ø suspension

Ø mandatory participation in, and satisfactory completion of, a drug/alcohol abuse program, or rehabilitation program

Ø referral for prosecution

Ø probation

Ø warning

Ø reprimand

Tennessee Career Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Institute is nondiscriminatory on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Inquiries or complaints concerning these policies should be directed to the Student Services Officer at the corporate office in Conyers, Georgia (770-922-7653).

Faculty members will endeavor to make necessary accommodations for persons with disabilities in their courses. The Student Services Officer (at the corporate office in Georgia) is available to assist all faculties to make necessary special arrangements for disabled students for all campuses.

(TCI DF Policy revs 2 8-2006)
Biennial Drug Free Review Checklist

Tennessee Career Institute

____Determine person responsible for coordinating a program.

_____Review signed compliance records to assure that the required packet is being appropriately distributed to all students and employees and that an annual distribution is occurring.

_____Review confidential survey responses to measure the program’s effectiveness and determine specific needs.

_____Review confidential student and employee records, which contain documentation/treat-ment referrals, disciplinary actions including expulsions and terminations, and related notifications to law enforcement authorities.

_____Determine annual date on which distribution of packet to students and employees will be repeated.

_____Determine that confidential surveys from results are tabulated.

_____Determine student and employee files to insure that copies of acknowledgment have been included.

_____Determine that applicable local (city, county, township, etc.) and local, state, and federal legal sanctions for drug and alcohol statue violations are readily accessible.

_____Determine that names and home numbers of any substance abuse treatment, counseling, rehabilitation, or re-entry programs in the local area are readily accessible.

_____Determine that informative pamphlets are displayed, including “Common Drug Abuse” document. (Attached)

_____Determine the “Drug Free Awareness Programs” statement (attached) is posted on employee bulletin boards.

_____Determine that a procedure for addressing this matter with each new student and employee at the time of orientation has been established.

City of Columbia

Local Ordinances Regarding Unlawful Possession or Distribution of

Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Conyers’ local ordinances were designed to follow state laws in discouraging persons from driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Sanctions include the following:

Ø Minimum 24 hour jail stay

Ø Suspension or revocation of driver’s license

Ø Suspension of vehicle registration and return of license plates, in the case of multiple offender

Ø Ban on open alcoholic beverage containers in operating vehicles

Ø Person must submit to a test to determine if the person is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. If the person refuses the test, that person’s driver’s license will be suspended for one year.

Ø Seizure of motor vehicle of habitual offender

State of Tennessee Law

Regarding Unlawful Possession or Distribution of Illicit Drugs & Alcohol

Georgia’s laws (directed to discourage persons from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol) have severe penalties including mandatory minimum incarceration sentences. Other sanctions include:

Ø Suspension or revocation of driver’s license

Ø Suspension of vehicle registration and return of license plates, in case of a multiple offender

Ø Georgia Law requires the person to submit to a test to determine if the person is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. If the person refuses the test, driver’s license will be suspended for one year

Ø Seizure of motor vehicle operated by habitual offender

Ø Ban on open alcoholic beverage containers in vehicles operating on public highways

Federal Laws

Regarding Unlawful Possession or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Federal laws are designed with a NO TOLERANCE perspective. Sanctions include:

Ø Minimum incarceration sentences (no time off for good behavior). Time given is time served

Ø First time offenders – no leniency

Ø Loss of voting rights

Ø Denied the right to apply for government jobs

Ø All state rights denounced

TO: ALL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

FROM: DIRECTOR

RE: DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM

DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1993

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) requires institutions receiving federal financial assistance to implement and enforce drug prevention programs and policies.

As a matter of policy Tennessee Career Institute prohibits the manufacture and unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property and at any school activity. Any violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary actions, up to and including expulsion (in the case of students) and termination (in the case of employees), even for a first offense. Where it is apparent that a violation of the law has occurred, the appropriate law enforcement authorities will be notified.

In certain cases, students and employees may be referred to counseling sources and/or substance abuse help centers. If such a referral is made, continued enrollment or employment will be subject to successful completion of any prescribed counseling or treatment program. Students and employees who believe they have a substance abuse problem and are seeking treatment will be handled confidentially.

You should be aware of the additional information included with this correspondence:

1. Attachment A contains a description of applicable legal sanctions under local, state, and federal law for the unlawful possession or distributions of illicit drugs and alcohol.

2. Attachment B contains the name(s) of substance abuse treatment centers located in proximity of us.

Because of our commitment to drug prevention and the serious nature of this matter, you are required to sign and return a statement acknowledging that you have received this information.

ATTACHMENT A

FEDERAL POSSESSION PENALTIES

21 U.S.C. 844 (a)

1^st conviction: Up to one (1) year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more than $100,000, or both.

After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000, or both.

After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both.

Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000, or both, if:

a) 1^st conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds five (5) grams.

b) 2^nd crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds three (3) grams.

c) 3^rd or subsequent crack convictions and the amount of crack possessed exceeds one (1) gram.

21 U.S.C. 853 (a) (2) and 881 (a) (7)

Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than one (1) year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack)

21 U.S.C. 881 (A) (4)

Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance.

21 U.S.C. 884A

Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulations).

21 U.S.C. 853A

Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses, up to one (1) year for first offense, up to five (5) years for second and subsequent offenses.

18 U.S.C. 922 (g)

Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.

MISCELLANEOUS

Revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits, e.g. pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal agencies.

NOTE: These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions may apply.

Attachment A (continued)

TENNESSEE POSSESSION PENALTIES

(Control Substance Act)

Marijuana Less Than an Ounce -- Misdemeanor

More Than an Ounce -- Felony

Many Amount Package

For Street Sale -- Felony

Felony Marijuana use and other controlled substance (crack cocaine, etc.) as defined in Georgia State Code 70-A-101 is punishable under Georgia State Code 79-A 801 as follows:

Ø 1^st offense 2 to 10 years and/or up to $10,000.

Ø Mandatory 5 years up to 30 years and/or $500,000.

Ø Vehicles: When controlled substance is found in any vehicle, regardless of type of vehicle or owner, vehicle will be confiscated and summarily sold.

(DUI Statute)

1^st Offense $300 to $1,000 -- 10 days to one (1) year

2^nd Offense $600 to $1,000 -- 90 days to one (1) year.

Judge can suspend or revoke driver’s license.

3^rd Offense (within 5 year period)

Mandatory $1,000

Mandatory 120 days up to one (1) year.

Judge can suspend or revoke driver’s license

FEDERAL TRAFFICKING PENALTIES
Penalty		Quantity	Drug	Quantity	Penalty
2^nd Offense Not less than 10 years; not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine of not more than $4 million individual; $10 million other than individual	1^st Offense Not less than 3 years; Not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years; Not more than life. Fine of not more than $2million individual; $5 million other than individual	10-99 gm or 100-999 mixture	METHAMPHETAMINE	100 gm or more of 1 kg or more mixture	Not less than 10 years; Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years; Not more than life. Fine of not more than $4 million individual; $10 million other than individual.	Not less than 20 years; Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine of not more than $8 million individual; $20 million other than individual.
		100-999 gm mixture	HEROINE	1 kg or more mixture
		500-1999 gm mixture	COCAINE	5 kg or more mixture
		5-19gm mixture	COCAINE BASE	50 gm or more mixture
		10-99 gm or 100-999 mixture	PCP	100 gm or more mixture or 1 kg more mixture
		1-10 gm mixture	LSD	10 gm or more mixture
		40-399 gm mixture	FENTANYL	400 or more gm mixture
		10-99gm mixture	FENTANYL ANALOGUE	100 gm or more mixture


DRUG	QUANTITY	FIRST OFFENSE			SECOND OFFENSE
Others*	Any	Not more than 20 years; if death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life; Fine $4 million individual, $5 million no individual.			Not more than 20 years; if death or serious injury, life; Fine $2 million individual, $20 million not individual.
All	Any	Not more than 5 years; Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $4 million not individual.			No more than 10 years; fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 million not individual.
All	Any	Not more than 3 years; Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million not individual.			Not more than 6 years; Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 million not individual.
All	Any	Not more than 1 year; Fine not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 not individual.			Not more than 2 years; Fine not more than $200,000 individual, $500,000 not individual.
* Does not include marijuana, hashish or hashish oil

ATTACHMENT B

This is the official (2009) notification that the campus of Tennessee Career Institute located in Columbia Tennessee reports __0__ incidents of crime or drug abuse in the following areas: