(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
ADULT. A person 17 years of age or older.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by weight. The percentage of alcohol by weight shall be determined in accordance with M.C.L.A. § 436.1105, as amended.
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. Currently, controlled substances are defined by M.C.L.A. §§ 333.7211 et seq., as amended.
MINOR. A person not legally permitted, by reason of age, to possess alcoholic beverages pursuant to M.C.L.A.§ 436.1109, as amended.
OPEN HOUSE PARTY. A social gathering of persons at a residence, other than the owner or persons 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) No adult having control of any residence shall allow an open house party to take place at such residence if any alcoholic beverage or drug is possessed or consumed at such 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 such residence, and where the adult failed to take reasonable steps to prevent such possession or consumption of the alcoholic beverage or drug at such residence.
(c) This section shall not apply to legally protected religious observances or legally protected educational activities.
(Ord. 176, passed 6-11-1986)