For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof 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.
EVENT or GATHERING. A group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity.
HOST. To aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control or permit an event or gathering whether the host is present or not.
PARENT. A person having the following relationship with a person under 21 years:
(1) A natural parent, adoptive parent or step-parent;
(2) Legal guardian; and/or
(3) A person to whom legal custody has been given by order of a court.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, co-partnership, corporation or an association of one or more individuals. PERSON does not include a city, county or state agency.
REASONABLE STEPS. Include:
(1) Controlling access to alcohol and alcoholic beverages in a manner that no underage person has access to the alcohol and alcoholic beverages at the gathering or event;
(2) Directly supervising the activities of underage persons at the gathering event either in person or through a responsible adult;
(3) Checking identification of the attendees of the gathering to determine age; or
(4) Other actions made by the person to prevent possession or consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages by the underage person(s) present.
RESIDENCE or PREMISES. Any location, including a home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel room or other dwelling unit, or a hall or meeting room, park or any other place of assembly, public or private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or specifically for a party or other social function, and whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without permission or compensation.
UNDERAGE PERSON. An individual under 21 years of age.
(Ord. 2013-03, passed 9-23-2013)