The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meaning
and be construed as defined in this section.
A.
"Party, gathering, or event." A group of five or more persons who have assembled or
are assembling for a social occasion or a social activity, at least one of whom is
a minor and not a blood relative.
B.
"Person." Any person(s) who owns, rents or otherwise controls premises that knowingly
hosts, permits, promotes, organizes, or allows a gathering at which they allow the
possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor on such premises or
fails to take reasonable corrective action upon learning of the possession or consumption
of alcoholic beverages by any minor on such premises.
C.
"Minor." Any person under the age of 21 years.
D.
"Knowingly." Shall mean being aware of, or having reason to be aware of a party, gathering
or event.
E.
"Private premises." Any home, yard, open areas adjacent thereto, and accessory structures;
apartment, condominium; hotel or motel room; or a hall or meeting room, or any other
dwelling unit whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied
as a dwelling, for a party, or for other social function, and whether owned, leased,
rented, or used with or without compensation.
F.
"Control." The actual or apparent authority and ability to regulate direct or dominate
private premises, including but not limited to the control exercised by tenants, lessees,
and owners who have notice of underage drinking on their property.
G.
"Alcoholic beverage" or "alcohol." Shall have the meaning given to that term under
state law.
