§ 28-50. Alcoholic beverages; consumption, possession in public places.

(a)

Findings of fact. The consumption of alcoholic liquor within the public highways, public parks, public grounds and in motor vehicles parked on said premises in the City has resulted in the disturbance of the peace, damage to public and private property and the proliferation of litter.

(b)

Definitions. For purposes of this section:

Alcoholic liquor shall have the same meaning as in C.G.S. ch. 545 (C.G.S. § 30-1 et seq.).

Motor vehicle shall have the same meaning as in C.G.S. § 14-1.

Possession with intent to consume shall mean having in one's possession or control, alcoholic liquor in a glass, open bottle, open can or other open container so as to permit consumption.

Public highways shall mean all public highways within and under the control of the City and shall include the sidewalks.

Public parks and public grounds shall mean those areas owned by or under the control of the City or customarily used by the general public.

(c)

Prohibited. Except as permitted by subsection (d) of this section, no person shall consume or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic liquor within the limits of any public highway, public park or public ground as they exist within the City. For purposes of this section, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption of alcoholic liquor in motor vehicles parked on said premises shall also be deemed a violation hereof.

(d)

Exception to prohibition. Persons may possess alcoholic liquor with the intent to consume and may consume alcoholic liquor during any public function, festival or celebration without violating this section; provided, however, the Parks and Recreation Director has first given written authorization to permit the sale, service or distribution of alcoholic liquor at or in connection with such function, festival or celebration.

(e)

Penalty for violations. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.

(Code 1961, § 12-1.1; Ord. No. 248, §§ 1—4, 8-16-1979)