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Section 905 - Open House Parties


905.01 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Section, the following terms shall have the stated meanings:

Alcoholic Beverage. Any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by weight.

Control. The right of possession of a residence or premises.

Controlled Substance. Any drug, substance or immediate precursor so defined in M.S. 152.01.

Minor. A person not legally permitted by reason of age to possess alcoholic beverages pursuant to the provisions of this Code and State law.

Residence or Premises. A home, apartment, condominium, hotel room, premises, or other dwelling unit or meeting room or hall, whether occupied on a temporary basis or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or for a social function, owned, rented, leased or under the control of any person or persons including the curtilage of such residence or premises.

Open House Party. A social gathering of persons at a residence or premises. A social gathering attended only by the owners, or those with rights of possession of the residence or premises, or their immediate family members, shall not be considered an open house party for purposes of this Section.

905.02 Acts Prohibited. No person having control of any residence or premises shall allow an open house party to take place at the residence or premises if any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is possessed or consumed at the open house party by any minor.

History: Ord 905 adopted 5-2-88

Reference: M.S. 340A.801; 15