Class Four Offenses
Possession and/or Use of Alcohol or Illegal Non-Prescription Drugs: The Boy
Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation by youth members.
Possession and/or Use of a Firearm: Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, firearms shall not be brought on camping, hiking, backpacking, or other Scouting activities except those specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a certified BSA or National Rifle Association firearms instructor. This policy may be applied to replicas and/or realistic toy firearms or guns.
Administrative Options For Class Four Offenses
- Long term suspension of no less than 60 days.
- All violators will be dismissed from the activity and suspended from the Troop until they appear at a Troop committee meeting (with parent(s) if a Scout). The committee will determine further actions, including the possibility of expulsion from the Troop. The Scout and/or parent(s)/guardian are not to be present during the final Troop Committee vote, the final decision stands, no appeal may be made.
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