The service of alcohol to persons under legal drinking age at unruly gatherings or a disturbance and the consumption of alcohol by persons under legal drinking age is a threat to the health and safety of all persons who reside in the city, is a drain on public safety resources within the city, and is declared to be a public nuisance.
Any responsible party or social host that is determined to have allowed a person under legal drinking age to consume alcohol at an unruly gathering or a disturbance may be separately and immediately be cited administratively under the Visalia Municipal Code for violation of this section. Administrative penalties for violations shall $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation within a twelve-month period, and $500 for each subsequent violation within a twelve-month period. Alternatively, violations may be charged as a criminal misdemeanor or infraction.
If a juvenile is found to be in possession of alcohol or narcotics or found to be intoxicated at an unruly gathering or a disturbance, then the police may contact the juvenile's parents or legal guardians or request the juvenile's school to do so. If the juvenile's school has an internal student disciplinary office, then any such incident may likewise be reported to that office.
(Ord. 2016-09 § 2 (part), 2016)