(A) It is unlawful for any person(s) to:
(1) Host, aid and abet, or allow an event, or gathering, at any residence, premises, or on any other private or public property where alcohol or alcoholic beverages are present;
(2) When the person knows, or reasonably should know, that an underage person will or does:
(a) Consume any alcohol or alcoholic beverage; or
(b) Possess any alcohol or alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it.
(3) The person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption by the underage person(s).
(B) A person is criminally responsible for violating division (A)(2)(a) above if the person intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels, or conspires with, or otherwise procures another to commit, the prohibited act.
(C) A person who hosts an event or gathering does not have to be present at the event or gathering to be criminally responsible.
(Ord. 268, passed 7-12-2011) Penalty, see § 131.99