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Alcohol Use

From time to time there will be occasions where the serving of alcoholic beverages may be appropriate. In order to provide guidance for the use of alcohol, the Trustees of the Mahopac Public Library have adopted this Policy that shall govern those occasions.
The Library Director must approve the request. Factors considered for approval include:
· the nature of the event;
· the number of attendees; and
· the time of day.
Library funds may not be used to pay for alcohol.
No one under the age of 21 may consume, possess, or be served any alcoholic beverages, even with the consent of his/her parent or guardian.
The serving of alcoholic beverages will end one hour before the scheduled close of the event. During the Library’s regular hours of operation, the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the third floor.
Individuals or groups who violate state or local laws or this policy may be prohibited from attending and/or hosting future events at the Library where alcoholic beverages are available.
In addition, the following procedural requirements apply to functions sponsored by non-library groups.
The organization must indicate its intent to serve alcoholic beverages in the Application for Meeting Arrangements as part of the description of the event and complete the Hold Harmless Agreement. [See Mahopac Public Library Meeting Room Policy.]
The organization must provide proof of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the Library as the covered entity for purposes of the event. If a third party will be serving the alcoholic beverages, then this party also must provide proof of insurance and hold all necessary licenses.

Policy Adopted: February 28, 2007