Chapter 9.04
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES
Sections:
9.04.010 Prohibited in open spaces used by the public.
9.04.020 Prohibited in unlicensed restaurants or places of public amusement.
9.04.010 Prohibited in open spaces used by the public.
It is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage, as defined in Section 23004 of the California Business and Professions Code, or have in their possession any open container of any alcoholic beverages, in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, highway, playground, private or public parking lot, or any other open space used by the public, whether such person is or is not in or upon any automobile or other vehicle or conveyance. (Ord. 771 § 1, 1990; Ord. 695 § 2, 1986; Ord. 534 § 1, 1979; Ord. 48, 1955; prior code § 7-407)
9.04.020 Prohibited in unlicensed restaurants or places of public amusement.
A. It is unlawful for any person to drink or consume any beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages, as defined in Section 23004 of the California Business and Professions Code, in any restaurant, public eating place, places of public amusement or any other establishment when open to the public, which are not licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
B. It is unlawful for the proprietors, owners or persons in charge of the establishments to permit or allow the drinking or consuming of alcoholic beverages if the establishments are open to the public. (Ord. 534 § 2, 1979; Ord. 239, 1962; prior code § 7-427)
9.04.030 Violation – Penalty.
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.16 SMC. (Ord. 771 § 2, 1990)