HB 4745

Abstract

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes changes in provisions that prohibit the sale or furnishing of alcohol to, and the possession of alcohol by, persons under the age of 21. Provides that it is unlawful for any person (instead of parent or guardian) to knowingly permit his or her residence, any other private property under his or her control, or any vehicle, watercraft, or conveyance (instead of residence or any other private property under his or her control) to be used by an invitee (instead of an invitee of the parent's child or the guardian's ward) under the age of 21 in a manner that violates the prohibition. Provides that if a residence or other property has an owner and a tenant or lessee, there is a rebuttable presumption that the tenant or lessee is the only occupant. Provides that a person does not violate the provision if (1) that person requests police assistance with terminating the activity or removing an invitee under the age of 21, and (2) that person requests police assistance before any other person makes a formal complaint to the police about the activity. Deletes a separate provision that makes it a crime for any person to knowingly permit his or her residence to be used by an invitee under the age of 21 in a manner that violates the prohibition.