(A) It shall be unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages on public streets or on property owned, occupied, or controlled by the town.
(B) It shall be unlawful to possess an open container of alcoholic beverages on public streets or on property owned, occupied, or controlled by the town.
(C) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following locations and/or events, upon obtaining a valid ABC permit:
(1) Restaurants, private lounges, designated areas at Five County Stadium, or receptions in areas designated by the Town of Zebulon.
(2) Receptions, fundraising events, or other events and activities designated by the Town Manager or designee.
(3) Permits as approved by the Chief of Police.
(4) Events on public streets, alleys, or parking lots within the town which are temporarily closed to regular traffic for special events as permitted by the Town of Zebulon.
(D) For purposes of this section, an OPEN CONTAINER means a container whose seal has been broken or a container other than the manufacturer’s unopened original container.
(E) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES includes intoxicating liquor, malt beverages, wine (fortified or unfortified) shall be as defined in G.S. Ch. 18B.
(F) Effective July 1, 2012, violation of this § 130.01 shall subject the offender to civil penalties of not more than $50. Pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175, all criminal penalties for these violations as set out in G.S. § 14-4 are hereby removed. Civil penalties may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of the debt.
(1985 Code, § 130.01) (Ord. 2010-05, passed 7-6-2009; Ord. 2013-01, passed 7-18-2012)
Statutory reference:
Drinking on public property, see G.S. § 18B-301