Elmhurst |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 36. LIQUOR |
Article IV. Other Regulations and Restrictions Concerning Alcoholic Liquor |
§ 36.36. Unlawful possession or consumption by persons under age.
(a)
No minor shall possess or consume alcoholic liquor: provided the possession and dispensing, or consumption by a minor of alcoholic liquor, in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, the consumption by a minor under the direct supervision and approval of the parents or legal guardian of such minor in the privacy of the parent's or legal guardian's home, or the possession and delivery of or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquors in pursuance of a person's lawful employment is not prohibited and shall not be construed as a violation of this Section.
(b)
No person after purchasing or otherwise obtaining alcoholic liquor shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to a minor, except as allowed under paragraph (a) of this Section.
(c)
No owner or occupant of any premises located within the City shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently allow any minor who is not his child to remain on such premises while in the possession of alcoholic liquor or while consuming alcoholic liquors in violation of subsection (a) of this Section.
(d)
Any person convicted of a violation the provisions of this Section 36.36 shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
(Ord. 14-2007 § 1)