[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Brookfield
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-9-2004]
The purpose of this article is to address the issue that the unregulated
possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under the age of 21 years old is
detrimental to the general welfare, health and safety of the residents of
the Town of Brookfield, especially its youth.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The same meaning as the term which is defined in Title 30, Section
30-1 of The Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
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, business, or social interaction.
The same meaning as the term which is defined in Title 30, Section
30-1 of The Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
No minor shall be in possession of alcoholic liquors, whether in opened
or in closed containers or otherwise, within the Town of Brookfield except
when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent or legal guardian
or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years old, and except that this provision
shall not apply to 1) a person over age 18 who is an employee or permit holder
under Section 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of his
employment or business; or 2) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the
order of a practicing physician. This restriction shall apply to both public
and private property.
No person while in the Town of Brookfield shall host an event or gathering
at which the host knowingly allows alcoholic liquor to be consumed by or dispensed
to any minor unless said minor is accompanied by or is in the presence of
his or her parent or legal guardian or spouse who has attained the age of
21 years old. This restriction shall apply to both public and private property.
