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Town of Clinton, CT
Middlesex County
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[Adopted 10-29-2003]
The Board of Selectmen finds that the unregulated possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under the age of 21 is detrimental to the general welfare, health and safety of the citizens of Clinton and especially its youth.
For the purpose of this article the following definitions shall apply:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
The same meaning as the same term is defined in Title 30, Chapter 545, § 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
HOST
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.
MINOR
The same meaning as the same term is defined in Title 30, § 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended from time to time.
No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession of containers of alcoholic liquor whether opened or unopened within the Town of Clinton 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 which allows the consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor 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.
Except as provided in § 194-11 above, no person shall sell or deliver alcoholic liquors to any person under the age of 21 within the Town of Clinton.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of an infraction and be subject to a penalty of $100 or community service as permitted by C.G.S. § 7-148, as amended.
The Chief of Police or his designee is charged with enforcing the provisions of this article.
The Town of Clinton hereby specifically adopts the provisions of C.G.S. § 7-152c, as amended, for the establishment of an appeal and citation hearing process for considering all appeals under this article.