SURE, no one wants Corey Worthington as a neighbour, but slapping down laws on private gatherings just wouldn’t wash in this fine country of ours.

Over in Virginia though, they’re considering banning large meetings at private homes.

FoxNews reports a proposed zoning ordinance limits “group assembly” to 49 people a day, and a maximum of three in a 40-day period.

The extreme proposal comes after a 15-year-old was hospitalised after being found drunk at a Virginia house party which got out of hand last month.

Homeowner Ariana Legovini, 48, said she invited no more than 70 teens to her mansion for her son’s party.

But during the night, she heard cars pulling up to her house and saw older kids storming in. She said the teens were drunk and damaged items inside her home, making it difficult to monitor the crowd.

Public hearings on Virginia’s proposed large gathering ban start on Wednesday, with observers noting the plan is a lawsuit waiting to happen.

“I believe the county is risking a lawsuit and/or a Constitution challenge by interfering with peoples’ right to assemble,” Virginia official Pat Herrity said.

“This is yet another instance where we appear to be punishing the many for the actions of the few.”