This chapter is intended to deter the consumption of alcoholic
beverages by persons under the legal drinking age by prohibiting possession
of alcoholic beverages with intent to consume and by holding responsible
those who permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by such persons
under the legal drinking age in their residence in violation of the
provisions of this chapter.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings:
ALCOHOL
Ethyl alcohol hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirits of wine,
from whatever source or by whatever means produced.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
Any liquor, wine, beer, spirits, cider or other liquid or
solid, patented or not, composed of, or containing, alcohol or spirits,
whether or not brewed, fermented or distilled, and capable of being
consumed by a person, except that confectionary containing alcohol
as provided by Subdivision 12 of § 200 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law shall not be regarded as an alcoholic beverage within
the meaning of this chapter.
LEGAL DRINKING AGE
The legal drinking age set by the State of New York as the
permissible age for the consumption of alcohol.
RESIDENCE
Any home, apartment, condominium, cooperative unit or dwelling
unit of any kind, including yards and open areas adjacent thereto.