(A) Definition. As used in this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.
Any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more than one-half of 1% of alcohol by volume, which is fit for beverage purposes or intended for beverage purposes.
(B) Consumption. No person shall consume any alcoholic liquor while in or upon public streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking lots, or other public ways. This subsection shall not be applicable to public property for which a valid City of Kewanee Class H-2 public event liquor license has been authorized by resolution of the Kewanee City Council per the provisions of § 111.30 of Chapter 111 Alcoholic Liquor of the Kewanee City Code.
(C) Open container. No person shall be in possession of any glass, can or open container containing alcoholic liquor on any thoroughfare, street, sidewalk, alley, parking lots or any other public place. This subsection shall not be applicable to public property for which a valid City of Kewanee Class H-2 public event liquor license has been authorized by resolution of the Kewanee City Council per the provisions of § 111.30 of Chapter 111 Alcoholic Liquor of the Kewanee City Code.
(D) Open container in motor vehicles. No person shall have in his or her possession an open container containing alcoholic liquor within or on a motor vehicle, including motorcycles, while parked or standing on a public street or public parking lot in the city, or while such vehicle is in motion.
(E) Sign required. All premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall post a notice at each exit stating that “NO BEER, LIQUOR OR WINE MAY BE CARRIED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER OUT OF THIS BUILDING.”
(F) Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree that it renders them a hazard shall not walk or be upon any street, roadway, boulevard, alley, public parking lot or sidewalk in the city.
(G) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section may, without appearing in court, pay a fine of $100 for a first offense. Payment shall be made to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in which a citation is issued. A second or subsequent offense will require the offender to appear on a court date as stated in the citation alleging the violation of this section. Those violating any of the provisions of this section a second or subsequent time shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $750 for each offense.
(Ord. 3430, passed 5-10-04; Am. Ord. 3591, passed 11-10-08; Am. Ord. 3732, passed 4-22-13; Am. Ord. 3801, passed 7-13-15)