Reglas sobre el consumo de alcohol y drogas en reuniones sociales

Explicación Simple

Si tienes una fiesta en casa, no puedes dejar que menores de 21 años beban alcohol ni que nadie use drogas. Si lo haces, puedes meterte en problemas con la ley.

Es como ser el encargado de un equipo de fútbol; si uno de tus jugadores hace algo malo, tú también puedes ser castigado por no controlarlo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana invita a sus amigos a su casa para celebrar su cumpleaños. Si ve que su primo de 18 años está tomando cerveza, y ella no hace nada para detenerlo, podría enfrentar una multa o incluso ir a la cárcel por 30 días.

Penalidades

Multa de hasta $1,000 o hasta 30 días de cárcel si se infringe la ley.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(iii) Making a prompt report of the unlawful possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance to another person having a greater degree of authority or control over the conduct of persons on or within the premises, residence, or other real property. (f) “Minor” means an individual less than 21 years of age. (g) “Premises” means a permanent or temporary place of assembly, other than a residence, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (i) A meeting hall, meeting room, or conference room. (ii) A public or private park. (h) “Residence” means a permanent or temporary place of dwelling, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (i) A house, apartment, condominium, or mobile home. (ii) A cottage, cabin, trailer, or tent. (iii) A motel unit, hotel unit, or bed and breakfast unit. (i) “Social gathering” means an assembly of 2 or more individuals for any purpose, unless all of the individuals attending the assembly are members of the same household or immediate family. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), an owner, tenant, or other person having control over any premises, residence, or other real property shall not do either of the following: (a) Knowingly allow a minor to consume or possess an alcoholic beverage at a social gathering on or within that premises, residence, or other real property. (b) Knowingly allow any individual to consume or possess a controlled substance at a social gathering on or within that premises, residence, or other real property. (3) This section does not apply to the use, consumption, or possession of a controlled substance by an individual pursuant to a lawful prescription, or to the use, consumption, or possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor for religious purpose