[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Newtown
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted by the Legislative Council 9-17-2003 (Ord. No. 82)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
As defined in Section 30-1(3) of the Connecticut General
Statutes.
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.
A person under the age of 21.
No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession
of or in control of: any container of alcoholic liquor, whether open,
unopened or closed, within the Town of Newtown except when accompanied
by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who
has attained the age of 21 years. This restriction shall apply to
both public and private property.
No person shall host an event which allows the
consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor or
minors unless said minor or minors is or are accompanied by or in
the presence of his or her or their parent, guardian or spouse who
has attained the age of 21 years. The prohibition shall apply to any
event or gathering within the Town of Newtown, whether conducted on
public or private property.
Any person violating any provision of this article
shall be subject to a fine of $90.
