# 6 C.F.R. § 139.50 (2026): Alcoholic beverages

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_50

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 C.F.R. § 139.50 (2026)
- **Heading:** Alcoholic beverages
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 6 CFR: Domestic Security / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY / Part 139: CONDUCT ON FEDERAL PROPERTY / Subpart B: Personal Conduct Affecting Federal Property / § 139.50: § 139.50   Alcoholic beverages.

## Text

(a)
General rule.
Any person on Federal property is prohibited from either consuming, or otherwise being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, possessing an open container of alcohol, or operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
(b)
Exception.
The head of the occupant agency for the designee in the space where the alcohol is to be served may grant a written exemption to the prohibition against the consumption of alcoholic beverages on Federal property. A copy of any granted exemption must be provided to the building manager and the officials responsible for the security of the property before the event at which alcohol will be consumed is held.

## Nearby sections

- [6 C.F.R. § 139.20 (2026) § 139.20   Admissions and inspections related to Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_20.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.25 (2026) § 139.25   Preservation of Federal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_25.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.30 (2026) § 139.30   Conformance with signs and directions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_30.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.35 (2026) § 139.35   Prohibited conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_35.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.40 (2026) § 139.40   Gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_40.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.45 (2026) § 139.45   Narcotics, other drugs, and drug paraphernalia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_45.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.50 (2026) § 139.50   Alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_50.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.55 (2026) § 139.55   Soliciting, vending, and debt collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_55.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.60 (2026) § 139.60   Posting and distributing materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_60.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.65 (2026) § 139.65   Photography and recording.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_65.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.70 (2026) § 139.70   Vehicle operation and removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_70.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.75 (2026) § 139.75   Firearms, dangerous weapons, and explosives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_75.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.80 (2026) § 139.80   Animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_80.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 139.85 (2026) § 139.85   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P139_S139_85.md)

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