[Adopted 5-27-2003]
A.
The unregulated possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under the
age of 21 is detrimental to the general welfare, health and safety
of all residents in the City of Norwalk, especially its youth.
B.
Consumption of alcohol by minors unsupervised by parental authority
creates a health and safety risk not only to our children but is also
a public nuisance to the general public.
C.
The City of Norwalk seeks to protect, preserve or promote the health,
safety, welfare and quality of life of its residents by regulating
the possession of alcohol by those under the age of 21.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in the Connecticut General Statutes, § 30-1(3), as it may be 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 term is defined in the Connecticut General Statutes, § 30-1, as it may be amended from time to time.
No person under the age of 21 shall possess any container of
alcoholic liquor, whether opened or unopened, within the City of Norwalk
except when accompanied by or in the presence of his parent, guardian,
or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years. This restriction shall
apply to both public and private property.
No person shall host an event or gathering at which alcoholic
liquor is consumed by or dispensed to any person who has not attained
the age of 21 years unless such person who has not attained the age
of 21 years is accompanied by or is in the presence of his or her
parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years.
This prohibition shall apply to any event or gathering within the
City of Norwalk, whether conducted on public or private property.
Notwithstanding the above, nothing herein shall prohibit the
serving or selling of alcoholic liquor by a minor if otherwise permitted
by the Connecticut General Statutes or Constitution.
The Chief of Police or any member of the Norwalk Police Department
is charged with enforcing the provisions of this article.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be
subject to a fine of $99 for each such offense. Each violation of
this article shall constitute a separate offense.
