[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of North Haven as indicated in article
histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and playgrounds — See Ch. 152.
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Editor's Note: At a Special Town Meeting held 6-2-1936 (and again
4-16-1975), it was voted that, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section
30-91, the sale of alcoholic liquor under such permits as described therein
shall be permitted on Sunday in the Town of North Haven during such hours
as are permitted by statute.
[Adopted 7-27-1982]
It shall be unlawful for any person who has not yet reached his 19th birthday to have in his possession or custody any alcoholic liquor as defined in Section 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, whether such alcoholic liquor be in opened or sealed containers, while he is operating or is a passenger in any motor vehicle within the Town of North Haven.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic liquor as defined
above or to have in his possession an opened container of alcoholic liquor
on any street, roadway, parking lot or sidewalk within the Town of North Haven,
on any property owned by or under the control of the Board of Education of
the Town of North Haven or in any park or on any property owned by or under
the control of the Town of North Haven.
The First Selectman of the Town of North Haven may upon application
authorize, for a limited time period and for specified events or functions,
the consumption of alcoholic liquor on Town or Board of Education property
upon written application and under such conditions as he may deem appropriate
for the protection of the public.
[Adopted 9-24-2002 ATM]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Shall have the same meaning as the same term is defined in Title 30, Section 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended from time to time.
To organize a gathering of two or more persons, or to allow the premises
under one's control to be used with one's knowledge for a gathering
of two or more persons for personal, social or business interaction.
Shall have the same meaning, as the same term is defined in Title 30, Section 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended from time to time.
No minor shall be in possession of alcoholic liquors, whether in opened
or closed containers or otherwise, within the Town of North Haven except when
accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse
who has attained the age of 21. This restriction shall apply to both public
and private property.
No person shall host an event or gathering at which the host knowingly
allows alcoholic liquor to be consumed by or dispensed to any minor unless
said minor is accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian,
or spouse who has attained the age of 21. This restriction shall apply to
any event or gathering within the Town of North Haven, whether conducted on
public or private property.
Any person violating any provision of this act shall be subject to a
fine not to exceed $100 for each offense.