Subd. 1. It is unlawful for any person to consume, or possess in an unsealed container, any alcoholic beverage, including malt liquor, except as provided herein, on any:
A. City street;
B. Public property; or
C. Private parking lot to which the public has access, except on the premises when and where permission has been specifically granted or licensed by the Council.
Subd. 2. Alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, are allowed in city parks or recreational areas. However, it is unlawful for any person in any city park or recreational area to:
A. Bring or possess alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, in glass containers;
B. Consume alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, in keg and/or barrel quantity;
C. Consume alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, when the city park sites and recreational areas are closed;
D. Sell any alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, without a license issued by the city;
E. Sell or provide alcoholic beverages, including malt liquor, to minors.
Subd. 3. 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, or both as defined by statute.
(Am. Ord. 47, Fourth Series, passed 9-1-2015)