CHAPTER 5-8: LIQUOR VIOLATIONS
SECTIONS:
5-8-1: CONSUMING SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR IN A PUBLIC PLACE:
5-8-1 CONSUMING SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR IN A PUBLIC PLACE:
(A) It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to consume spirituous liquor in a public place, thoroughfare or gathering.
1. This paragraph shall not apply to the sale of spirituous liquors on the premises of and by an on-sale retail liquor licensee.
2. This paragraph shall not apply to a person consuming a spirituous liquor on private property with permission of the owner or lessor. (Ord. 1311, 1-22-79)
3.
a. This paragraph shall not apply to a person consuming a malt beverage within the confines of the following designated public recreation areas: Ken Lindley Field complex, (except for the ramada, picnic area and playground area), Roughrider Park/William J. Vallely Ball Fields 1 and 2, Willow Creek Park, (except for the ramada and picnic area), Heritage Park (except for the ramada and picnic area), Goldwater Lake Park, Watson Lake Park, or any other areas designated by the Recreation Services Director or his designee, with the approval of the City Manager. (Ord. 1311, 1-22-79; amd. Ord. 1458, 7-14-80; amd. Ord. 3062, eff. 3-25-93) (amd. Ord. 3409, eff. 10-26-95) (amd. Ord. 3556, eff. 12-12-96)
b. This paragraph shall not apply to a person consuming a malt beverage within the confines of the following designated public recreation areas: Granite Creek Park/A.C. Williams Park, the ramada or picnic area of Heritage Park, the ramada or picnic area of Willow Creek Park, the ramada or picnic area of Ken Lindley Field complex, Acker Memorial Park; and Flinn Memorial Park, provided, however, that a permit for said consumption has first been issued by the Recreation Services Director, or his designee, who is hereby empowered to adopt rules and regulations relating to the issuance thereof. Said permit must be carried on the person of the permittee while consuming malt beverages within the foregoing areas. (Ord. 3062, eff. 3-25-93) (amd. Ord. 3409, eff. 10-26-95) (amd. Ord. 3556, eff. 12-12-96)
(B) For purposes of this Section, spirituous liquor includes alcohol, brandy, whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer, any malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any vegetable or other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture or preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, and beverages containing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume.
(C) For the purposes of this Section, premises shall mean the area from which a liquor licensee is authorized to sell, dispense or serve spirituous liquors under the provisions of the liquor license. (Ord. 1311, 1-22-79)
5-8-2 PENALTY:
Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Section 1-3-1 of the Prescott City Code. (Ord. 2102, 8-8-89)