§ 125-3. Prohibited acts; applicability.  


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  • A. 
    It shall be unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older who owns, rents or otherwise is in control of a private residence to knowingly allow the consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages by any minor on such premises or to fail to take reasonable corrective action upon learning of the consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages by any minor on such premises. Reasonable corrective action pursuant to this subsection shall include, but not be limited to:
    (1) 
    Making a prompt demand that such minor either forfeit and refrain from further consumption of the alcoholic beverages or depart from the premises; and
    (2) 
    If such minor does not comply with such request, either promptly reporting such underage consumption of alcohol to the local law enforcement agency or to any other person having a greater degree of authority over the conduct of such minor.
    B. 
    The provisions of Subsection A this section shall not apply to:
    (1) 
    The consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages by a minor whose parent or guardian is present and has expressly permitted such consumption; or
    (2) 
    The use and consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages by a minor for religious purposes.