As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
GUARDIAN
A person who has qualified as a guardian of the underage
person pursuant to a testamentary or court appointment.
RELATIVE
The underage person's grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling
who has attained the age of 21 years, or any other person related
by blood or affinity.
[Amended 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:48-1.2,
it shall be unlawful for any person under the legal age who, without
legal authority, knowingly possesses or knowingly consumes an alcoholic
beverage on private property.
Any person convicted of a violation of this
article shall be punished by a fine of up to $250 for a first offense
and up to $350 for any subsequent offense. In addition to the aforementioned
penalty, any person convicted under this article may be subject to
a suspension or postponement for six months of the driving privilege
of the defendant.