§ 4-18.11. Public Nuisance and Recovery of Response Costs.

(a)

In addition to any other remedies available by law, a violation of Section 4-18.05 and/or 4-18.06 shall constitute a public nuisance, as an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare.

(b)

As a public nuisance, the gathering of underage drinkers may be summarily abated by police by all reasonable means, singularly or in combination, including, but not limited to:

(1)

An order requiring the gathering to be disbanded;

(2)

Issuance of an administrative citation under this chapter;

(3)

Issuance of an administrative citation, misdemeanor citation and/or arrest of any law violators under any other applicable ordinances and/or statutes.

(c)

When law enforcement, fire, or other emergency response provider responds to a gathering at which a minor obtains, possesses, or uses alcoholic beverages within the City of Modesto all responsible persons and/or social host(s) shall be jointly and severally liable for the City of Modesto's response costs to abate the nuisance.

(Ord. 3437-C.S., § 1, effective 4-26-07)