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4. Often, events or gatherings involving underage possession and consumption occur outside the presence of parents. However, there are times when the parent(s) is/are present and, condone the activity, and in some circumstances provide the alcohol. 5. Even though giving or furnishing alcohol to an underage person is a crime, it is difficult to prove, and an ordinance is necessary to help further combat underage consumption. 6. A deterrent effect will be created by holding a person criminally responsible for hosting an event or gathering where underage possession or consumption occurs. Section 7-6.2. AUTHORITY. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Minn. Stat. §145A.05 subdivision 1, as amended. Section 7-6.3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms have the following meanings: 1. Alcohol. "Alcohol"means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. 2. Alcoholic beverage. "Alcoholic beverage" means alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, or beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances. 3. Event or atg hering. "Event or gathering" means any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity. 4. Host. "Host" means to aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control, or permit a gathering or event. 5. Parent. "Parent"means any person having legal custody of a juvenile: (a) As natural, adoptive parent, or step-parent; (b) As a legal guardian; or