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ORDINANCE NO. 1387 (2001 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADDING CHAPTER 9.05 TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HOSTING A GATHERING WHERE
UNDERAGE PERSONS CONSUME ALCOHOL
WHEREAS, residents of the City of San Luis Obispo are affected by problems
concerning underage persons consuming alcohol; and
WHEREAS, recent studies done by San Luis Obispo County schools and university
officials have determined that the frequency and amount of alcohol use by underage drinkers
has been on the increase; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance would deter some underage persons from
consuming alcohol and likely reduce other offenses associated with alcohol consumption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 9.05.010 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
9.05.010 Hosting a Gathering Where Underage Persons Consume Alcohol.
Except as permitted by Article I, Section 4 of the California Constitution and by state
law, it is unlawful for any person to permit, allow, or host a party, gathering, or event at his
or her place of residence or other private property, place or premises under his or her control
where five or more persons under the age of 21 years are present and alcoholic beverages
are being consumed by three or more persons under the age of 21 years at that location. A
violation of this section is an infraction and deemed to be a threat to the public peace, health,
safety, and general welfare and is therefore subject to Second Response Cost Recovery
pursuant to San Luis Obispo Municipal Code §9.21.050.
INTRODUCED on the 15th day of May 2001 AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 5th day of June 2001, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members Marx, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Ewan and Mayor
Settle
NOES: Council Member Mulholland
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Allen Settle
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: