[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of East Haddam as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-26-2003]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
Shall be defined in § 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
HOST
To organize a gathering of two or more persons or to allow 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 purposes.
No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession of containers of alcoholic liquors, whether open or closed, within the Town of East Haddam except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years.
No person shall host an event which allows the consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor or minors except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years. This prohibition shall apply to events on both public and private property.
Any person violating the provisions of this article will be fined not more than $99 for each offense. A parent or guardian of any minor or minors will be notified of any violation of the provisions of this article.