(A) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Host or allow an event or gathering;
(2) At any residence, premises, or any other private or public property;
(3) Where alcohol or alcoholic beverages are present;
(4) When 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; and
(5) The person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption by the underage person.
(B) A person is criminally responsible for violating this section if the person intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels, or conspires with or otherwise procures another to commit the prohibited act.
(C) Any person who hosts an event or gathering does not have to be physically present at the event or gathering to be liable for prosecution under this subchapter, provided their conduct falls within divisions (A) or (B) of this section.
(Ord. 446, passed 8-16-18)