For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABSENTEE OWNER. An owner that does not reside at the property.
JUVENILE. A minor under the age of 18 years.
MINOR. Any person under the age of 21 years.
MINOR PARTY/GATHERING. A party or gathering of two or more people where spirituous liquor is served to, in the possession of, or consumed by any minor.
OWNER. A person, persons or legal entity listed as the current titleholder of real property, as recorded in the official records of the County Recorder’s Office.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON. An owner, tenant, renter, lessor, lessee or other person residing in or having charge, possession or control of the premises, or a person who sponsored, allowed or authorized the party/gathering and who knew or should have known that an unlawful minor party/gathering was occurring on the premises. If such person is a juvenile, the term RESPONSIBLE PERSON includes, in addition to the juvenile, the juvenile’s parents, legal guardian(s), or other person exercising care, custody or supervision of the juvenile.
SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR. Shall have the same meaning as defined in A.R.S. 4-101(31).
(Ord. 178-2015, passed 12-21-2015)