For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. As defined in Iowa Code § 123.3(4).
EVENT, GATHERING or PARTY. Any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity.
PARENT. Any person having legal custody of a juvenile as a natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent; as a legal guardian; or as a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation or any association of one or more individuals.
POSSESSION or CONTROL. Actual possession or constructive possession based on facts which permit the inference of intent to possess or control alcoholic beverages.
PREMISES. Any home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel room, other dwelling unit, hall or meeting room, garage, barn, park, or any other place conducive to assembly, public or private, whether occupied on a permanent or temporary basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or specifically for an event, gathering or party, and whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without permission or compensation.
SOCIAL HOST.
(1) Any
PERSON as defined in this section who aids, allows, entertains, organizes, supervises, controls or permits an event, gathering or party in violation of the provisions of this subchapter. This includes, but is not limited to, the person(s) who has the right to use and occupy the premises where the event, gathering or party takes place whether by ownership, pursuant to a rental agreement, a lease, as a hotel or motel lodger, or otherwise; the person(s) in charge of the premises; or the person(s) responsible for organizing the event, gathering or party.
(2) Owners of rental property or lodging facilities are not
SOCIAL HOSTS solely by virtue of ownership.
UNDERAGE PERSON. Any person under the age of 21.
(Prior Code, § 6-11-1) (Ord. 709, passed 9-20-2010)