(A) It is unlawful for any person(s) to host or knowingly allow an event or gathering to take place at any residence, premises, or any other private or public property in the city under the following circumstances:
(1) Where alcohol or alcoholic beverages are present;
(2) The person knows or reasonably should know that an underage person will or does:
(a) Consume any alcohol or alcoholic beverage; or
(b) Possess any alcohol or alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it.
(3) The person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption by the underage person(s).
(B) A person is criminally responsible for violating division (B) above if the person intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels, or conspires with or otherwise procures another to commit the prohibited act.
(C) A person who hosts an event or gathering does not have to be present at the event or gathering to be criminally responsible.
(Ord. O-16-5, passed 2-8-2016) Penalty, see § 10.99