A. Definitions: The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Includes:
1. "Alcohol" meaning the product of distillation of any fermented liquor, rectified either once or more often, whatever may be the origin thereof, or synthetic ethyl alcohol.
2. "Spirits" meaning any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation mixed with drinkable water and other substances in solution, including among other things, brandy, rum, whiskey, and gin.
3. "Wine" meaning any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of natural sugar content of fruits (grapes, apples, etc.) or other agricultural products containing sugar (honey, milk, etc.).
4. Any liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, or wine and susceptible of being consumed by a human being, for beverage purposes, and containing more than six percent (6%) of alcohol by weight.
BEER: Any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt, and/or other ingredients in drinkable water and which beverage contains not more than six percent (6%) of alcohol by weight. (Ord. 2018-593, 2-15-2018)
B. Exercise Of Police Power: This section shall be deemed as exercise of the police power of the City for the protection of the public health, safety and morals of the citizens, and all its provisions shall be liberally construed for the attainment of that purpose. (1980 Code § 6.4.2)
C. Possession In Parks: It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, or have in his or her possession, any alcoholic liquor or beer in any public park or any outdoor public recreation area or in any public parking lot adjacent to such park or recreation area within the City, except in those areas and under those circumstances hereinafter in this section set forth. (1980 Code § 6.4.3)
D. Exceptions: Any provision in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, beer may be possessed, and consumed, in any public park within the area for which a local retailer's license for sale and disposition of beer has been duly issued by the City. The boundaries of such "licensed" areas shall be clearly posted by the City, and any person possessing or carrying said beverage into any "nonlicensed" areas of a public park shall be in violation of the provisions of this section. The retail licensee and his agents and suppliers shall be permitted to transport beer into the licensed area of the park for sale and disposition. (1980 Code § 6.4.4)