[Adopted 7-13-1936 (§ 9-7 of the 1974
Code)]
Alcoholic liquor shall be allowed to be sold with meals on Sunday between
the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. in hotels, restaurants and clubs in
accordance with C.G.S. § 30-91.
[Adopted 9-25-2001 by Ord. No. 9901-2]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
Shall have the same meaning as the same term is defined in Title
30, § 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended from
time to time.
HOST
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.
MINOR
Shall have the same meaning as the same term is defined in Title
30, § 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which states a "minor"
means any person under 21 years of age.
No minor shall be in possession of alcoholic liquors, whether in opened
or closed containers or otherwise, within the Town or Newington except when
accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse
who has attained the age of 21. 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 minor unless said minor is accompanied
by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained
the age of 21. This restriction shall apply to any event or gathering within
the Town of Newington, whether conducted on public or private property.
[Amended 10-23-2007 by Ord. No. 0507-1]
A. Any host or minor violating any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $90 for the first offense as provided for in §
1-6 of this Code, and for any subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $90 nor more than $250.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to a minor who possesses
alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician.