(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 18 years of age or older.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Any spirituous, vinous, malt, or fermented liquor, liquids and compounds, whether or not medicated, proprietary, patented, and by whatever name called, containing ½ of 1% or more of alcohol by volume which are fit for use for beverage purposes as defined and classified by the commission according to alcoholic content in accordance with M.C.L.A. § 436.1105.
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. Currently, controlled substances are defined by Public Act 196 of 1971, being M.C.L.A. §§ 333.7101 et seq., as amended.
MINOR. A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess alcoholic liquor pursuant to M.C.L.A. § 436.1701, 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 the dwelling unit.
(B) Prohibition. No adult having control of any residence shall allow an open house party to take place at that residence if any alcoholic liquor or drug is possessed or consumed at that residence by any minor where the adult knew or reasonably should have known that an alcoholic liquor or drug was in the possession of or being consumed by a minor at that residence, and where the adult failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption of the alcoholic liquor or drug at that residence.
(C) Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to legally protected religious observances or legally protected educational activities.
(‘83 Code, § 135.10) (Ord. 86-004, passed 4-21-86) Penalty, see § 135.99