As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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 confectioneries containing alcohol
as provided in Subdivision 12 of § 200 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law shall not be considered alcoholic beverages within
the meaning of this chapter.
CONTROL
The authority and ability to regulate, direct or dominate.
DRUG
Includes any substance listed in § 3306 of the
Public Health Law.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 21.
OPEN HOUSE PARTY
A social gathering or otherwise, held at a residence or other
private property, with minors present.
PERSON
A human being and, where appropriate, a public or private
corporation, an unincorporated association, partnership, a government
or a governmental instrumentality.
RESIDENCE
Any home, apartment, condominium, cooperative unit or other
dwelling unit of any kind, including yards and open areas adjacent
thereto.