(A) Overview. The consumption of alcohol beverages is a common occurrence at special events in the town. However, efforts should be made so that the use and consumption of alcohol beverages should not detract from the programs and the use of facilities of the town. No use of alcohol beverages is allowed on town property, except as permitted by this policy. ALCOHOL BEVERAGES refers to any beverage containing at least 0.5% alcohol by volume, including malt beverages, unfortified wine, fortified wine, spirituous liquor and mixed beverages. Alcohol beverage consumption is allowed only in designated indoor and outdoor facilities owned by the town. Any consumption of alcohol beverages on town premises without written authorization is not permitted. Authorization will only be given by the Town Manager or his or her designee.
(B) Where alcohol consumption may be allowed. Town facilities where alcohol consumption may be allowed include:
(1) Town Hall;
(2) All parks;
(3) Downtown;
(4) Town streets and parking areas; and
(5) Town-leased premises.
(C) Alcohol beverages at non-ticketed events at town facilities. Non-ticketed events are public or private events where no money is exchanged for admission to the event or for consumption of alcohol beverages. By way of illustration, such events typically would include birthday parties, reunions, wedding receptions or events sponsored by non-profit or political organizations. Beer and unfortified wine may be served without permit. Spirituous liquor or fortified wine may be served but requires a limited special occasion permit from the ABC Commission.
(D) Alcohol beverages at ticketed events at town facilities. TICKETED EVENTS are public or private events where money is exchanged for admission, participation, food or drinks. Alcohol beverages are allowed only if the organization is a non-profit or political organization with proper ABC permits.
(E) General conditions. The following conditions apply to all applicants for the consumption of alcohol beverage sales in or at town facilities.
(1) Applicants must have written authorization from the town.
(2) Applicants must obtain all appropriate town and ABC permits. Permits must be obtained from the permits must be presented to town and/or ABC Commission prior to the start of any event.
(3) Area in which consumption may take place will be designated by town officials.
(4) At least one or more police officers are required to be present, as well as the permittee shall have an ID check station. Wristbands or handstamps may be required by any individual wishing to purchase alcohol beverages at certain events.
(5) All liability and general liability insurance requirements must be met by the permittee.
(6) The permittee shall follow all local and state guidelines regarding the sale of alcohol.
(7) The permittee is responsible for clean up.
(8) The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at town-sponsored events or on town property is restricted and limited to the area that is approved as part of the authorization process.
(9) No person shall bring, carry or transport any alcoholic beverage into, onto or outside the designated area for alcohol consumption at an authorized event.
(10) The permittee shall be responsible for all damage to persons or property caused by or related to event activities.
(Res. passed 4-14-2016) Penalty, see § 111.99