[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Schodack as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-26-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
The Town Board finds that the consumption of
alcohol by underage individuals, whether at a large party or small
gathering, poses a risk to the residents of the Town of Schodack,
since minors who drink are more likely to engage in destructive behaviors.
The purpose of this article is to deter the consumption of alcoholic
beverages by minors by holding any person 16 years of age or older
responsible when he or she permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages
by minors at his or her place of residence or other private property,
place or premises under his or her control.
For purposes of this article the following definitions
apply:
Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirit of wine
from whatever source or by whatever process produced.
Includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, cider, and
every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits,
wine or beer and capable of being consumed by a human being; except
that confectionary containing alcohol, as provided by Subdivision
12 of § 200 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, shall not
be regarded as an alcoholic beverage within the meaning of this section.
Any person under 21 years of age.
A group of persons who have assembled or are assembling for
a social occasion or social activity.
A.Â
Except as otherwise permitted by law, no person 16
years of age or older knowing or having reason to know of such activity
shall host, suffer, permit, organize, or allow a party, gathering
or event at his or her place of residence or other private property,
place or premises under his or her control where minors are present
and alcoholic beverages are being consumed by any minor.
B.Â
This section does not apply to conduct between a minor
child and his or her parent or guardian.
C.Â
This section does not apply to any place regulated
by the New York State Liquor Authority.
Failure to comply with § 76-3A shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine which shall not exceed $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days or a combination of such fine and imprisonment as fixed by the court.
