Menifee Municipal Code Ch. 11.16 Prohibition on the Consumption of Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverages,…

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set out:

ALCOHOL. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirits of wine from whatever source or whatever process produced.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which may be used for beverage purposes.

CONSUMPTION. To use, eat, drink, absorb, smoke, snort, sniff, inject or otherwise ingest into the body.

MARIJUANA. All part of the plant cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin, but does not include hemp.

MINOR. Any person under 18 years of age.

PARENT. A person who is the natural, adoptive or stepparent or appointed guardian or someone at least 18 years of age authorized by the parent or guardian to have care, custody or control of a minor.

(Ord. 2009-57, passed 10-6-2009)

It is unlawful and a violation of this Code for any minor to consume alcohol, alcoholic beverages, tobacco or marijuana, or any controlled substance, or any combination thereof, within the City of Menifee.

(Ord. 2009-57, passed 10-6-2009)

It is unlawful and a violation of this Code for a parent knowingly to allow or permit a minor to violate the provisions of § 11.16.020.

(Ord. 2009-57, passed 10-6-2009)

(A) Any minor or parent who violates the provisions of § 11.16.020 or 11.16.030 is guilty of an infraction. In addition to a fine, the Police Department requests that the violator be assigned to a substance abuse program and/or community service hours.

(B) The provisions of this chapter also may be enforced by administrative citation or any other means legally available to the city.

(Ord. 2009-57, passed 10-6-2009)