14.530 Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage in Front of Taverns – Penalty.

(1) No person shall consume alcoholic beverages or possess an open container of alcoholic beverage in front of a Class B liquor and beer tavern premises. In addition to cans and bottles, container shall include a cup, glass and all other vessels which contain any amount of alcoholic beverage. The expression in front of shall mean the immediate area in front of the tavern and the area in close proximity to the tavern. The purpose of this section is not to prohibit a resident from consuming an alcoholic beverage in front of their residence, but is to prevent patrons of a Class B liquor and beer tavern premises from carrying, possessing, and/or consuming alcoholic beverage outside of the tavern. This section does not apply to water or soft drinks but only to those drinks which contain alcoholic beverage or beer.

(2) Any person convicted of the violation of this section shall be required to forfeit not more than $200.00 for each offense.

[Prior code § 14.312]