As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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, social, or business
interaction.
A person under the age of 21, as defined in Section 30-1(12)
of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession of any
container of alcoholic liquor, whether open, unopened or closed, within
the Town of Wilton except when accompanied by or in the presence of
his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of
21 years. The restriction shall apply to both public and private property.
No person shall host an event which allows the consumption or
dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor or minors unless said
minor or minors is or are accompanied by or in the presence of his
or her or their parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age
of 21 years. The prohibition shall apply to any event or gathering
within the Town of Wilton, whether conducted on public or private
property.
The following shall be exceptions to the provisions of this
article:
A.
A person who is an employee or permit holder under Connecticut General
Statutes § 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in
the course of his or her employment or business;
B.
A minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing
physician;
C.
The possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor as a
part of a religious service; and
D.
The possession of alcoholic liquor as otherwise permitted by law.
This chapter becomes effective on December 28, 2009.
