[Adopted 8-1-2000 by Ord. No. 1373]
It shall be unlawful for any minor, under the
age of 21 years, to knowingly possess or knowingly consume any alcoholic
beverage upon private property except as otherwise set forth herein.
A.
A minor under the age of 21 years may possess or consume
an alcoholic beverage in connection with a religious observance, ceremony
or rite or consume or possess an alcoholic beverage in the presence
of and with the permission of a parent, guardian or relative who has
obtained the legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
B.
A minor under the age of 21 years may possess alcoholic
beverages while actually engaged in the performance of employment
by a person who is licensed under Title 33 of the Revised Statutes
of the State of New Jersey or while such minor is actively engaged
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.
A.
The definitions contained in N.J.S.A. 40:48-1 c. (2)
shall be applicable to this article.
B.
Anyone convicted of a violation of this article shall
be subject to a fine of $250 for the first offense and $350 for any
subsequent offense. In addition thereto, the sentencing court may,
in addition to the fine authorized herein, suspend or postpone for
six months the driving privileges of the defendant. If the defendant,
at the time of sentencing, is less than 17 years of age, the period
of license postponement, including a suspension or postponement of
the privilege of operating a motorized bicycle, shall commence on
the day the sentence is imposed and shall run for a period of six
months after the person reaches the age of 17 years.
