A fraternity party regulation that would restrict the serving of alcohol past 3:30 a.m. on weekends was discussed at Tuesday’s Interfraternity Council meeting.

One Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity representative said at the meeting that several members of his house expressed concerns that parties would end at 3:30 in the morning.

IFC’s proposed alcohol policy states, “hours for dispensing alcohol are limited to 1:30 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 3:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.”

The proposed policy would limit the hours alcohol can be served in an effort to make fraternities more responsible, said Jeff Parker, IFC Risk Reduction Committee chairman.

IFC President Tom Zur said limiting bar hours would protect the individual houses and reduce liability associated with alcohol-related accidents traced back to a fraternity.

Once an alcohol policy is implemented, much of the liability would be taken off a chapter and put on individuals, said Jeff Cufaude, activities adviser for University Programming and Activities.

He said, “National chapters’ policies are stronger than any (seen) here. If we don’t (implement a policy) on our own, someone else will do it for us.”

Parker said that after the kegs are cut off, members of a house can still participate in their particular activities. He said, “I don’t think it’s asking a whole lot (to limit bar hours).”

The policy will be voted on at the IFC meeting Nov. 22, Zur said. If the policy is passed, IFC will enact a party patrol to enforce the rules.

Zur said the patrol is not designed to close down parties, but to check on parties and write a report, which would be forwarded to the IFC Executive Board for review.

After the patrol completes its rounds, the enforcers can attend any fraternity party without obtaining an entrance ticket, Zur said.

The proposed policy states that fraternities must use a ticket system to limit the number of people entering a party.

The party patrol will not go into effect until the spring semester, but the details need to be finalized this semester, Zur said.

Possible sanctions for not complying with the proposed policy include explusion from IFC recognition and a fine of up to $500, he said.

Parker asked IFC members to submit the names of six members from their houses at the Nov. 22 meeting to take turns completing rounds of the houses.

Several additional rules are written into the policy, including those that fraternities cannot sponsor open parties, and that charging for a social function is prohibited.

IFC must be notified of a party through the UP&A office by 4 p.m. the day of the party, the proposed policy states. Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided at each party.

A phone number for the Late-Nite ride service must be posted clearly by a phone and a schedule of the Huskie Bus routes, the policy also states. Unintoxicated party monitors should be present who are educated to respond to potential situations.