(A) It is unlawful for any person(s) to host or allow an event or gathering at any residence, premises or on any other private or public property where alcohol or alcoholic beverages are present when the person knows or reasonably should know that an underage person will or does consume any alcohol or alcoholic beverage or possesses any alcohol or alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it if 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 (A) 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. 1456, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see § 132.99