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No person shall engage in what is commonly known and recognized as hazing, or encourage, aid,
or assist any other person perpetrating any form of hazing.

No person shall knowingly permit, encourage, aid, or assist any person in committing the offense
of hazing or willfully acquiesce in the commission of such offense, or fail to report any
information concerning the practice of hazing through the chain of command to the President.
Failure to report will be considered a serious offense resulting in appropriate consequences.

Any person who shall commit the offense of hazing is subject to the charge of misdemeanor
under Alabama law.

10.7 Facts About Hazing

Hazing is not just a problem for fraternities and sororities. Hazing is a societal problem. Hazing
incidents have been frequently documented in the military, athletic teams, marching bands,
religious cults, professional schools, and other types of clubs and organizations.

Hazing is more than foolish pranks that sometimes go awry. Hazing is an act of power and
control over others; it is victimization. Hazing is premeditated and NOT accidental. Hazing is
abusive, degrading, and often life-threatening. Even if someone agrees to participate in an
activity, it is still considered hazing. In states that have laws against hazing, consent of the
victim cannot be used as a defense in a civil suit. Even if a person agrees to participate in a
potentially hazardous action, the person or person(s) committing the act (of hazing) will
generally be held responsible. Regardless of intent, hazing is never acceptable. Hazing in no
way teaches respect or develops discipline. Respect must be earned – not taught. Not unlike
other forms of victimization, hazing breeds mistrust, apathy, and alienation.

Hazing simply will not be tolerated at MMI!

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