Newtown Code Section 206
Alcoholi Beverages
Article I
Sunday Sales
[Adopted 9-27-1935 STM (Res. No. 1)]
206-1. Sales authorized.
The sale of alcoholic liquor on Sunday between the hours of 12:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the evening, in hotels, restaurants and clubs, with meals, shall be allowed.
Article II
Possession by and Sale to Minors
[Adopted by the Legislative Council 9-17-2003 (Ord. No. 82)]
206-2. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC LIQOUR - As defined in Section 30-1(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
HOST - 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.
MINOR - A person under the age of 21.
206-3. Possession.
No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession of or in control of: any container of alcoholic liqour, whether open, unopened or closed, within the Town of Newtown except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of 21 years. This restriction shall apply to both public and private property.
206-4. Hosting events.
No person shall host an event which allows the consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liqour to or by a minor or minors unless said minor or minors is or are accomplanied by or in the presence of his or her 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 Newtown, whether conducted on public or private property.
206-5. Penalties for offenses.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of $90.
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