(A) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ADULT. A person 17 years of age or older.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing alcohol.
CONTROL. Any form of regulation or dominion, including a possessory right.
DRUG. A controlled substance as defined by the public acts of the state.
MINOR. A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess alcoholic beverages pursuant to Public Act 58 of 1998, being M.C.L.A. §§ 436.1109 et seq., as amended.
OPEN HOUSE PARTY. A social gathering of persons at a residence, other than the owner or those with rights of possession or their immediate family members.
RESIDENCE. A home, apartment, condominium or other dwelling unit and includes the curtilage of such dwelling unit.
(B) Responsibility of adults. No adult having control of any residence shall allow an open house party to take place at the residence if any alcoholic beverage or drug is possessed or consumed at the residence by any minor where the adult knew or reasonably should have known that an alcoholic beverage or drug was in the possession of or being consumed by a minor at the residence and where the adult failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption of the alcoholic beverage or drug at the residence.
(C) Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to legally protected religious observances or legally protected educational activities.
(D) Penalties. The penalties for violation of this section shall be as prescribed in § 1-16 of this Code.
(1993 Code, § 34-383)