(A) It shall be unlawful for a person to consume a malt beverage, fortified/unfortified wine or spirituous liquor on any property owned or controlled by the town, including public streets, public vehicular areas and sidewalks; provided that, the section shall not apply to the premises of those establishments that have an on-premises ABC permit, as prescribed under G.S. § 18B-1001.
(B) It shall be unlawful for a person to possess an open container of malt beverage, fortified unfortified wine or spirituous liquor on the public streets or sidewalks owned, occupied or controlled by the town.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume malt beverage, fortified/unfortified wine or spirituous liquor on public streets, sidewalks, alleys or parking lots which are closed to regular traffic for special events.
(D) For the purpose of this section, an OPEN CONTAINER means a container with a seal that has been broken or a container other than the manufacturer’s unopened original container.
(E) The Town Board of Commissioners may adopt a resolution making other provisions for the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at special events of the town or at special community festivals. Any resolution that may be adopted shall provide for the specific times, dates and geographical limitations of the special event or festival.
(F) A violation of the foregoing provisions shall be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor pursuant to G.S. § 14-4.
(Ord. passed 3-17-2008) Penalty, see § 130.99