(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT.
A person 17 years of age or older.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
Any beverage containing more than one-half of 1% of alcohol by weight. The percentage of alcohol by weight shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of M.C.L.A. 436.1101 et seq., the Liquor Control Code of 1998, as the same may be amended from time to time.
CONTROL.
Any form of regulation or dominion including a possessory right.
DRUG.
A controlled substance as defined now or hereafter by the Public Acts of the State of Michigan.
MINOR.
A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess alcoholic beverages pursuant to M.C.L.A. 436.33b, MSA 18.1004(2), as the same may be amended from time to time.
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 adult having control. 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.
(Ord. 288, passed 8-18-97) Penalty, see § 130.99