For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing an intoxicant or inebriant, including, but not limited to, fortified and unfortified malt beverages, wine, and cider products. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE does not include liquor as defined herein.
DCRP FACILITIES. Include indoor and outdoor spaces, parks, recreation centers, stadiums, or premises.
INTOXICATED. To become stupefied, stimulated, or excited by action of a chemical substance, such as drinking an alcoholic beverage and/or after consuming an alcoholic beverage registering at least a .08 on an Alco-Sensor test.
LIQUOR. An alcoholic beverage consisting of a distilled spirit other than fortified and unfortified malt beverages, wine, and cider products.
RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTOR. The Director of the Davie County Recreation and Parks Department or the Director's designee(s).
RENTER(S). The responsible individual(s), group, business, or organization renting or leasing DCRP facilities.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT. An agreement between the special event renter(s) and the county, which shall be in the form of a DCRP- issued special event application.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)
The information included in this policy is intended as a general overview of "best practices" to serve and/or sale alcoholic beverages at community events offered by DCRP and/or renter(s) of DCRP facilities. All contents of this policy are provided strictly as a courtesy and in no way should be construed as the final authority with respect to laws, rules, ordinances, regulations or other guidance related to the possession, sales, service, use or other handling of alcoholic beverages. It is the sole responsibility of any user(s) of this policy to contact the appropriate legal or regulatory entities, whether state or local, for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)
(A) DCRP understands there are events and activities that take place where participants will find it desirable to both possess and responsibly consume alcoholic beverages. To better help understand the requirements in place at DCRP facilities, the following policy is adopted herein.
(B) Requirements.
(1) The possession and personal consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited at DCRP facilities except during events hosted by DCRP and/or any renter(s) who have an issued special event permit by DCRP. All alcohol must remain in designated areas and be for personal consumption only. All individuals are prohibited from bringing any alcoholic beverage into the DCRP facilities for private consumption except where the individual has a valid issued special event permit.
(2) The sale of alcoholic beverages at DCRP facilities are prohibited except during events hosted by DCRP and/or any renter(s) who have an issued special event permit. All alcohol must remain in designated areas as pre-determined by DCRP, and be for personal consumption only.
(3) The possession, sale or personal consumption of liquor is strictly prohibited at DCRP facilities.
(4) The possession, sale, and personal consumption of alcoholic beverages must follow state laws including, but not limited to, no consumption by persons under the age of 21 and no consumption outside the designated area(s) included within the limits of the reserved facility. Any individual(s), group, vendor(s), and/or organization found in violation of state laws regarding the possession or consumption of alcohol with a minor shall be handled by proper law enforcement agencies and may be subject, but not limited, to banishment of DCRP facilities.
(5) No alcoholic beverages can be present or consumed during organized youth events. Organized youth events do not include family gatherings wherein youth are present but not the primarily reason for the event. Any such event where alcoholic beverages are present or consumed must have the prior approval of the Recreation and Parks Director or his or her designee.
(6) Renter(s) who are issued a special event permit to serve and/or sale alcoholic beverages at their event shall be solely responsible for providing uniformed law enforcement officers at designated area(s) where alcoholic beverages will be served and/or sold and at the entrances and exits to the event area(s).
(7) Renter(s) are not permitted to have alcoholic beverages present or consumed within 50 feet of playgrounds or aquatic areas.
(8) Glass containers of any kind (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)
(A) DCRP facilities. To serve and/or sale alcoholic beverages during an event shall be limited to the designated area(s) within the event area(s) outlined in the special event permit as part of the Alcohol Beverage Service Plan.
(B) Vendor(s). All service and/or sales of alcoholic beverages shall be conducted by a designated vendor(s) approved by DCRP; have a certificate of liability insurance; state license to sale and/or serve alcoholic beverages; and all necessary permitting on file 14 days prior to the event.
(C) Prohibition. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited during any event attended by children (under age 21), unless otherwise approved by the Recreation and Parks Director or the Director's designee(s).
(D) Beginning sales and/or service. The sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages shall only begin during approved event times as specified in the special event permit.
(E) Cessation of sales and/or service. The sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages shall cease at least one hour before the official end of the event as specified in the special event permit.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)
Renter(s) permitted to serve, sale, and/or consume alcoholic beverages in accordance with an approved special event permit during the event shall be required to indemnify and hold harmless the county, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, from any and all claims for liability (including travel to and from) arising directly or indirectly from the service, sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages during that event. The certificate of liability insurance acceptable to the county shall be required to cover the indemnification obligation. DCRP reserves the right to deny any special event application.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)
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