It shall be unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic beverages or have in his or her possession an open container of an alcoholic beverage in the public streets, alleys, roads, highways or upon any property owned by the municipality or other governmental subdivision thereof, or inside vehicles while upon the public streets, alleys, roads or highways, in theaters, dance halls or any other place open to the public; provided, the provisions of this section shall not apply to liquor establishments licensed by the state; provided also that, the City Council may allow drinking in certain public areas by passing a resolution.
(2005 Code, § 6-212)