(A) Possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under 21. It shall be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to purchase, accept delivery, or have possession of any alcoholic liquor.
(B) Consumption of alcoholic liquor by persons under 21. It shall be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to consume alcoholic liquor.
(C) Exception. The possession and dispensing, or consumption by a person under 21 years of age of alcoholic liquor in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, or the consumption by a person under 21 years of age under the direct supervision and approval of the parents or parent or those persons standing in loco parentis of such person under 21 years of age in the privacy of a home, is not prohibited under this section.
(D) Definition of alcoholic liquor. For the purpose of this section, the term ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR (alcoholic, spiritous, and malt liquors) shall mean any intoxicating liquors which can be used as a beverage, and which, when drunk to excess, will produce intoxication.
(E) Charging violations. Only duly appointed and authorized peace officers shall have the authority to sign complaints and charge violations of this section.
(Prior Code, § 5-4-1) (Ord. passed 5-20-2003) Penalty, see § 130.99