For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains 0.5% or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances.
EVENT OR GATHERING. Any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity.
HOST. To aid, conduct, sponsor, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control, or permit a gathering or event.
PARENT. Any person having the following relationship to a juvenile:
(1) A natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent;
(2) A legal guardian; or
(3) A person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, corporation, or any association of one or more individuals. PERSON does not include a city, county, or state agency.
RESIDENCE OR PREMISES. Any location, including a home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel room, or other dwelling unit, or a hall or meeting room, park, or any other place of assembly, public or private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or specifically for a party or other social function, and whether owned, leased, rented, or used with or without permission or compensation.
UNDERAGE PERSON. An individual under 21 years of age.
(Ord. 238, passed 7-20-09)