The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter,
shall have the meaning and be construed as defined in this section.
Juvenile.
Any minor child under the age of 18 years.
Minor.
Any person under the age of 21 years.
Party, Gathering, or Event.
A group of two or more persons who have assembled or are
assembling for a social occasion or a social activity.
Person.
Includes, but is not limited to:
1.
The person who owns, rents, leases, or otherwise has control
or is in charge of the premises where the party, gathering, or event
takes place, irrespective of whether such person knew of the event
or knew or intended that alcohol beverages would be possessed or consumed
by minors during the party, gathering, or event;
2.
The person who organized the party, gathering, or event; or
3.
If the person who organized the party, gathering, or event is
a juvenile, then both the parents (or legal guardians) of that juvenile
and the juvenile shall be considered "persons" and, as such, shall
be jointly and severally liable for the civil penalties imposed pursuant
to this chapter, irrespective of whether the parent(s) (or legal guardians)
knew of the party, gathering, or event, or knew or intended that alcohol
beverages would be possessed or consumed by minors at the party, gathering,
or event.
(Ord. 5457, 2008)
The remedy provided under this chapter is cumulative, and shall
not restrict the City to any other remedy to which it is entitled
under law or equity. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to preclude
the imposition of any criminal penalty under state law or the municipal
code. Nor shall anything in this chapter be deemed to conflict with
any penalty or provision under state law, or to prohibit any conduct
authorized by the state or federal constitution.
(Ord. 5457, 2008)