It is unlawful for any person to consume, or possess in an unsealed container, any alcoholic beverages on any (1) street, (2) private parking lot, to which the public has access, without a current lawful liquor license or permit, or (3) public property other than the city parks, except that members of the City Fire Department may possess and or consume alcoholic beverages at the City Fire Hall, and on such premises when and where permission has not been specifically permitted or licensed by the Council, or as otherwise provided for in this section. Provided, that this section shall not apply to the possession of an unsealed container in a motor vehicle when the container is kept in the trunk of such vehicle if it is equipped with a trunk, or kept in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers, if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk. For the purpose of this section, a utility or glove compartment shall be deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver or passengers. Provided, further, that this section shall not apply to a bus operated under a charter, or to a limousine, both as defined by statute.
(Ord. 501.16, 3rd Series, passed 4-13-2004)