Friday, July 13, 2007

Dateline Carver Co, MN.; "Social Host" ordinance considered; Could we be next?

Ordinance holds property owner liable for underage drinking even if not present at time. Criminal as well as civil penalties. The ordinance is an attempt to curb "field parties" in remote areas. Click on the post for the full story in the Mpls Star.
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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous6:17 AM

    I really think it depends on the situation. There are some homes where it is known the parents allow kids to drink, they should be held both criminally and civil responsible regardless if they are there or not because they have let it be known to these kids its ok to party there.

    Now last summer there was a party at some one's I know of, not personally as a friend, but he was gone on vacation and his kid had a party when he was gone. In a case such as this I would say NO because it is someone that if he has been home this NEVER would have happened at his house. The kid that had the party was over 18 so its not like they left a 15 yr old at home.

    So in his case I don't think that would be fair, but I know of other family's that let kids drink at their home and the only way they will stop is if they are held responsible.

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