§ 8.35.400. Consuming alcoholic beverage in public place.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly consume any alcoholic beverage when the person is:

1.

On, in or upon any public place, except as permitted by ordinance, regulation, statute or permit; or

2.

Outdoors on property adjacent to a public place, and without consent of the owner or person in control thereof.

B.

For purposes of this section, "public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, transportation facilities, parking areas, convention centers, sports arenas, schools, places of business or amusement, shopping centers, malls, parks, playgrounds, and hallways, lobbies, doorways and other portions of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence.

C.

This section shall not apply where consumption is authorized by a state permit or license, or authorized by a municipal permit or lease.

D.

Violation of this section is a minor offense punishable as set forth in the minor offenses fine schedule.

(AO No. 2014-42, § 4, 6-21-14)