[Adopted 9-10-1985 by Ord. No. 48 (Ch. 16, Art. IX, Div.
1, Sec. 16-382, of the 2007 Code of Ordinances)]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any form of regulation or dominion including a possessory
right.
A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess
alcoholic liquors pursuant to MCLA § 436.1703.
A social gathering of persons at a residence, other than
the owner of those with rights of possession or their immediate family
members.
A home, apartment, condominium or other dwelling unit and
includes the curtilage of such dwelling units.
No person having control of any residence shall allow an open
house party to take place at said residence if any alcoholic liquor
or controlled substance is possessed or consumed at said residence
by any minor where the person knew or reasonably should have known
that an alcoholic liquor or controlled substance was in the possession
of or being consumed by a minor at said residence, and where the person
failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption
of the alcoholic liquor or controlled substance at said residence.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to legally protected
religious observances or legally protected educational activities.
