For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains 0.5% or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances.
GUARDIAN. Includes a person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor, or a public agency with whom a minor has been placed by the court.
HOST. Someone who receives and entertains guests.
KNOWINGLY. When, with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by this subchapter, a person is aware that his or her conduct is of that nature or that the circumstance exists.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Includes the salaries and benefits of police officers, sheriffs, or code enforcement personnel for the amount of time actually spent in responding to or remaining at the party, gathering, or event and the administrative costs attributable to the incident; the actual cost of any medical treatment to injured police officers, sheriffs, or code enforcement personnel; the cost of repairing any damaged equipment or property owned or operated by the responding agency or government entity; and the cost arising from the use of any equipment in responding to or remaining at the party, gathering, or event.
MINOR. Any person under 21 years of age.
PARENT. A person is a natural parent, adoptive parent, legal custodian, or step-parent of another person.
PARTY, GATHERING, OR EVENT. Includes a group of persons who have assembled or are assembling for a social occasion or social activity.
(Ord. 2010-7, passed 4-14-2010)