(a) Scope. This section does not apply to:
(1) Fire Department premises when used for social or fund-raising events;
(2) the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a County park or recreational facility as permitted by the Director of Recreation and Parks;
(3) the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages by community associations or by nonprofit civic, service, religious, charitable, or fraternal organizations for purposes of social or fund-raising activities; and
(4) the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on properties that have existing alcoholic beverage licenses when acquired by the County in its land acquisition process and that are leased by the County to the former property owners or their heirs or estate.
(b) Prohibition. A person may not sell or consume an alcoholic beverage on the premises of the County courthouse or on any other property owned or utilized by the County, including County parks and recreational facilities and including sidewalks, parking areas, and roadways within the property lines of those premises used for recreational, social, or athletic activity.
(c) Sanctions for violation. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both. In addition, a person employed by the County who violates any provision of this section is subject to suspension or removal from employment with the County.
(1985 Code, Art. 11, § 1-101) (Bill No. 62-03)