A. The consumption of alcohol, controlled substances and/or marijuana by persons under the age of 21 years is unlawful and presents a danger to the well-being of the underage persons consuming alcohol and those persons coming into contact with such persons.

B. A party or gathering is not properly supervised or controlled and presents a threat to the public safety, health, and welfare when the person owning or controlling the premises suffers or permits any person under the age of 21 years to consume alcohol controlled substances, and/or marijuana.

C. Any party or gathering where persons under the age of 21 years are consuming alcohol, controlled substances, and/or marijuana constitutes a potential hazard for those present at the event and those who might come into contact with any such underage persons after said persons leave the event and enter the public.

D. Control by the police of parties or gatherings where alcohol, controlled substances, and/or marijuana is being consumed by persons under the age of 21 years is necessary when such activity is determined to be a threat to the peace, health, safety, or general welfare of the public.

E. The occurrence of parties or gatherings at which persons under the age of 21 years consume alcohol, controlled substances, and/or marijuana contributes to an increase in alcohol and other substance abuse, driving under the influence, excessive noise, traffic, and vandalism within the neighborhood or area of the party or gathering, and threatens public safety by increasing the risks of alcohol and controlled substance, and/or marijuana-related incidents causing personal injury and/or death.

F. Police responses associated with dispersing parties and gatherings where alcohol, controlled substances, and/or marijuana is consumed by persons under the age of 21 years and/or controlling participants at such events causes a shift of police staffing manpower and resources and diverts police manpower and resources from other law enforcement activities that are necessary to protect the public safety and welfare.

G. Current State law prohibiting conduct that contributes to the delinquency of a minor does not address liability for allowing the consumption of alcohol, controlled substances, and/or marijuana by persons who are 18 years of age or older on premises under the control of an adult. (Ord. 2018-3 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2008-3 § 2, 2008.)