Borough of South River, NJ Article IV Teen Night

[Adopted 10-3-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-51 (Ch. 67, Art. IV, of the 1977 Code)]

§ 103-33 Limitations of minors.

A. No minor shall enter any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages unless accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, except as provided for herein. Said limitation shall not apply to minors who are guests at a bona fide hotel, motel or restaurant or who are required to enter a licensed premises in the course of their business or occupation.

B. Minors shall also be permitted to enter premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages consumption, provided that the persons or entities to which the license is issued have received prior approval by formal resolution adopted by the Borough Council and complied with the terms herein.

§ 103-34 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

TEEN NIGHT

The use of facilities, businesses or establishments commonly licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages upon premises which shall be utilized by individuals for entertainment, amusement, socializing and/or dancing.

§ 103-35 Age restrictions.

The use of a facility as set forth above shall be limited to individuals between the ages of 15 years old and 20 years old, with proof of age being a requirement for admittance into the same.

§ 103-36 Times of operation.

The time of operation for a teen night by a facility or business as defined herein shall be limited within the Borough of South River as follows:

A. Teen night for individuals from ages 15 through 17, inclusive, shall be limited to Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

B. Teen night for individuals from ages 18 through 20, inclusive, shall be limited to Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

§ 103-37 Rules and regulations.

A. At all times during a teen night activity, there shall be no alcoholic beverages within the public area utilized by the parties.

B. Any and all alcoholic beverages maintained on said premises during a teen night activity shall be stored in a separate area, location or room, which shall be locked and not accessible by the parties at the teen night activity. Said alcoholic beverages shall be secured in such a manner so as to assure that the same shall not be either visible or accessible to the public.

C. The dates and times of conducting teen night activities by a business, establishment or facility within the Borough of South River shall be provided to the South River Police Department and Borough Clerk, in writing, at least seven days prior to the same and only after receiving approval for the same by resolution from the Borough Council, which resolution shall contain such terms and conditions that are deemed appropriate by the Borough Council.

D. There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off premises during the hours of said teen night activity as well as for one hour prior to the opening of said business, facility or establishment for use as a teen night as well as for one hour after said teen night activity has ended.

E. Except as set forth herein, all existing local, county, state and federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Alcohol Beverage Commission, shall remain in full force and effect.

§ 103-38 Fees.

All licenses for a teen night event shall require a fee to be paid as provided in Chapter 155, Fees.