[Adopted 1-26-2004]
A.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
HOST
MINOR
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Shall have the same meaning, as the same term is defined in Title 30, Section 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes from time to time.
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 of
two or more persons for personal, social or business interaction.
Shall have the same meaning as the same term is defined in Title 30, Section 30-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which states a "minor" means any person under 21 years of age.
B.
Possession. Subject to the exceptions set forth in Subsection E, no minor shall be in possession of alcoholic liquors, whether in opened or closed containers or otherwise on private property within the Town of Simsbury except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of 21.
C.
Hosting events. No person shall host an event or gathering
on private property 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.
D.
Penalty. Any person violating any provisions of this
section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $90 for each offense.
E.
Exceptions. The provisions of § 63-4B of this article shall not apply to the following:
(1)
A minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order
of a practicing physician or any person who sells, ships, delivers
or gives any alcoholic liquors to a minor on the order of a practicing
physician.
(2)
A person over the age of 18 who is an employee or
permit holder under Section 30-90a of the Connecticut General Statutes
and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of such persons employment
or business or in the course of a sale, shipment or delivery of alcoholic
liquor made to a person over age 18 who is an employee or permit holder
under § 30-90a of the Connecticut General Statutes and where
such sale, shipment or delivery is made in the course of such person's
employment or business.
(3)
A minor who possesses an unopened container of alcoholic
liquor without intent to consume the alcoholic liquor.
