Convention Drug and Alcohol Policy

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MANDATE THAT DRUGS SUCH AS MARIJUANA, ECSTACY, COCAINE, HEROIN, AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.

Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society (NEAS) do not authorize or endorse the use of drugs while engaging in any convention activities or in areas in use by the convention. We reserve the right to revoke convention membership without refund for any reason, including the discovery of an attendee under the influence of illegal substances. Anime Boston staff will support all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illegal substances. The convention will contact local law enforcement for issues of suspected drug use.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are allowed to consume alcohol outside of the convention area in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.

Anime Boston and the NEAS prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public areas in use by the convention. We will follow all convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared public areas.

If convention staff finds an attendee over the age of 21 drinking in a convention area, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the convention or hotel staff will ask they discard their beverage. If it the convention suspects an attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the proper authorities will be notified to perform an evaluation.

If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 is drinking or intoxicated, a staff member will contact the proper authorities. Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society DO NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking.

Although the convention does not prohibit "Room Parties", we encourage all hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Convention security staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the convention and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that the legal drinking age is 21 in Massachusetts. We encourage you to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.