5-2-6: DISORDERLY HOUSEHOLD OR PREMISES:

   A.   Definitions: The following words and phrases used in this section shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

      ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Any beverage containing alcohol, including liquor, spirits, beer and wine.

      HOUSEHOLD OR PREMISES: Any home, apartment, condominium, premises or other dwelling unit or meeting room or hall, including the yard and curtilage of such household or premises which are owned, rented, leased or under the control of the person or persons responsible for the party, regardless of whether such premises is occupied on a permanent or temporary basis, or merely occupied as a premises for a social function.

      KNOWINGLY: Having a general knowledge of or reason to know, which warrants further inquiry or inspection.

      MINOR: A person under the age of twenty one (21) years.

      PARTY: A party, gathering or event or other assembly of persons for a social occasion or activity.

      PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PARTY:

         1.   The person or persons in charge of the premises where the party takes place; and/or

         2.   The person or persons authorizing the use of the premises for the party; and/or

         3.   The person or persons who organized the party.

   B.   Prohibited Acts: It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to host a party, gathering or event on private property within any residential area of the City:

      1.   Which is disruptive to the public peace, health, safety or welfare due to the magnitude of the crowd, loud music or other noise, disturbances, unruly behavior by those attending the party, excessive traffic or destruction of property; or

      2.   Where a person under the age of twenty one (21) years is in possession of, is consuming or is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and the person or persons responsible for the party knew or reasonably should have known that the person in possession of, consuming or under the influence of an alcoholic beverage is under the age of twenty one (21) years.

   C.   Restitution: The court may order restitution to be paid by the person or persons responsible for a party or gathering that requires a subsequent law enforcement or emergency response. Such restitution, if ordered, would include actual costs for law enforcement or other emergency services incurred for the purpose of abating any of the conditions or violations described in subsection B of this section.

   D.   Penalty: Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1952 Code § 6-01-08)