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Originally posted by exlurker
The law,. . . effective Aug. 28, makes it a misdemeanor crime for a property owner or, as Lawler interprets it, a person responsible for a property to allow parties catering to underage drinkers. An exemption is made for parents and guardians who allow their children to drink on their property.
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(DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer)
I can see how the phrase I've italicized above could be interpreted different ways. When I first read it, I thought "Well, GLOs shouldn't be throwing parties that
cater to underage drinkers anyway (meaning they are targeting minors and drawing them in for the purpose of providing them alcohol). Then I thought they meant "catering" as in "serving"...meaning a minor caught with alcohol at that party invokes this law.
I understand the law....it's basically saying that if I rent out a lakehouse for a party and there are lots of minors drinking there, I could get charged. HOWEVER....they would have to prove that I KNOWINGLY rented for a party that would be serving minors. Also, if they charge the property owner....wouldn't that be the fraternity or housing corp (not necessarily the advisor)?
Eh....I could poke several holes in this case. Bottom line is that when your advisor signs off on a party registration (or whatever), they are taking some responsibility for what happens at the event.
PsychTau