Basic Rules and Regulations Governing Participation in The American Legion Boys State of Virginia program.

1. I will obey all rules, regulations, and directions as established by the officials of the program.

2. I will respect and protect all properties and facilities at Liberty University, my host for the week.

3. I will perform my duties as a boys state citizen to the best of my ability and endeavor to conduct myself as a gentleman, so as to honor my parents, school, community state and Nation.

4. I will participate in all aspects and events of the program scheduled.

5. I will not actively campaign for any Boys State office prior to my arrival for the program.

6. I will not bring or circulate campaign literature or material prepared prior to attending this program.

7. If elected to an office, I will agree to serve in that position to the best of my ability.

8. I will not leave the Liberty University Campus without permission and I will wear my official Boys State uniform when permitted to be off campus.

9. I will proceed in an orderly manner when moving about the campus in groups.

10. I will not posses, obtain or use firearms. fireworks, or explosives while attending the Boys State program.  I will not possess any weapon while attending the Boys State program.

11. I will not obtain possess, consume, or in any way use alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, or prescribed substances while attending the Boys State program.

12. I will not participate in any form of gambling while attending the Boys State program.

13. I will not use tobacco if I am under 18.  NO TOBACCO ALLOWED IN BUILDINGS.

14. I will not damage any property of any facility of the Liberty University Campus.  I understand that I will be responsible for the cost of any repairs for damages that I am deemed responsible.

15. I will not keep or operate  an automobile or motorcycle during the week of this program.  I will not ride in or on such vehicles unless authorized to do so by a Boys State counselor.

16. I will endeavor to arrive for the Boys State program between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. and will remain though the completion of the program on the following Saturday.  I understand that I am not to leave for any reason other than an emergency, such as death or illness in my family.  In the event of such a emergency, I understand that I must secure prior approval from the Director or his designated assistant before I may withdraw for the program.

Note:  You may bring a cell phone with you to Boys State.  You will only be allowed to use your cell phone during free time periods.