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§ 130.051 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ADULT. A person 17 years of age or older.
   ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing more than ½ of 1% of alcohol by weight. The percentage of alcohol by weight shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of M.C.L.A. § 436.2, as amended.
   CONTROL. Any form of regulation or domination including the exercise of ownership and/or possessory right.
   DRUG. A controlled substance as defined by Public Act 196 of 1971, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 333.7101 through 333.7109 and successor or superseding legislation.
   HOUSE PARTY. A gathering of persons at a residence, other than, and/or in addition to, the owner or those with rights of possession or their immediate family members, on the premises by express permission or by acquiescence.
   MINOR. A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages pursuant to M.C.L.A. § 436.33b, as amended.
   RESIDENCE. A home, apartment, condominium, or other dwelling unit, together with the curtilage of such dwelling unit.
(Ord. 6.07, passed 8-10-87)
§ 130.052 PROHIBITION.
   An adult having control of any residence shall not allow a 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 the possession or consumption of the alcoholic beverage or drug at such residence.
(Ord. 6.07, passed 8-10-87) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 130.053 EXEMPTION.
   The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to legally recognized religious observances, or legally recognized educational activities, which are conducted under the guidance of an ordained or duly licensed person.
(Ord. 6.07, passed 8-10-87)
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