[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Rocky Hill as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Food and food establishments — See Ch. 145.
[Adopted 7-15-1974 by Ord. No. 45-74]
The sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 noon and 11:00 p.m. in the evening, in hotels, restaurants and clubs with meals is permitted in the Town of Rocky Hill.
The foregoing does not apply to taverns or any place without meals.
[Adopted 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 211-02]
As used in this chapter, 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 as amended from time to time.
No minor shall be in possession of alcoholic liquors, whether in opened or closed containers or otherwise, within the Town of Rocky Hill except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age required to possess alcoholic liquors. These restrictions shall apply to both public and private property.
No person shall host an event or gathering at which the host knowingly allows alcoholic liquor to be 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 required to possess, consume or dispense alcoholic liquors. This restriction shall apply to any event or gathering within the Town of Rocky Hill, whether conducted on public or private property.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of $90, and any person under the age of 16 shall be referred to Juvenile Court.