For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given:
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 one-half of 1% or more of alcohol by volume, and which is fit for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with other substances.
GATHERING. A group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity.
HOST. To aid, conduct, sponsor, organize, supervise, control or allow a gathering.
PARENT. A person having the following relationship to a juvenile:
a. A natural parent, adoptive parent, or step-parent;
b. A legal guardian; or
c. A person to whom legal custody has been given by order of a court.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, co-partnership, corporation, or an association of one or more individuals. PERSON does not include a city, county or state agency.
PREMISES. Any location, including a home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel 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. 498, passed 8-27-2012)