CHAPTER 2
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
SECTION:
3-2-1 DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
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CONTAINER: |
Any receptacle capable of holding or storing liquid. |
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PARKING LOT: |
Any place maintained for the outdoor parking of motor vehicles. |
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PREMISES: |
The building and contiguous property owned, or leased or used under a government permit by a licensee as part of the business establishment in the business of sale of liquor by the drink, beer and wine at retail, which property is improved to include decks, gardens, golf courses, courtyards, patios, poolside areas or similar improved appurtenances in which the sale of liquor by the drink, beer and wine at retail is authorized under the provisions of law. |
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STREET: |
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place open to the public for vehicular travel, including any sidewalk or way intended for pedestrian travel. (Ord. 923-10, 4-12-2010) |
3-2-2 OPEN CONTAINER LAW:
Except where the possession or consumption of beer, wine or alcoholic liquor is expressly permitted by statute or ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession an open container containing beer, wine or alcoholic liquor:
A. On any street;
B. In any public or private parking lot;
C. In or upon any public vehicle commonly used for the transportation of passengers; or
D. In or upon a private vehicle located or being driven on any street.
Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 396, 8-14-1979)