As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Any fluid or solid capable of being converted into a fluid,
suitable for human consumption, and having an alcohol content of more
than 1/2% of 1% by volume, including alcohol, beer, lager beer, ale,
porter, naturally fermented wine, treated wine, blended wine, fortified
wine, sparkling wine, distilled liquors, blended distilled liquors
and any brewed, fermented or distilled liquors fit for use for beverage
purposes or any mixture of the same, and fruit juices.
Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit:
A. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages within or upon
premises duly licensed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages;
B. The possession, distribution or consumption of alcoholic beverages
in any public park, recreation area, public building, or other public
area in connection with any organized function or social affair for
which express prior permission has been received in writing from the
Township Council upon prior notice and subject to any terms and restrictions
relating to the public safety and the general welfare of the Township;
C. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage by underage persons
in connection with a religious observance, ceremony or rite;
D. The possession of an alcoholic beverage by underage persons in the
preparation of food while enrolled in a culinary arts or hotel management
program at a county vocational school or post-secondary educational
institution;
E. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage
persons in the presence of and with the permission of a parent, guardian
or relative who has attained the legal age, which shall be defined
as any person 21 years of age or older, to purchase and consume alcoholic
beverages.
The penalty for the first violation of this article shall be
a fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or a period of community service not
to exceed 30 days; for a subsequent offense within a one-year period
from the initial violation, the penalty shall be a fine not to exceed
$2,000 and/or a period of community service not to exceed 60 days.