Town of Williamstown, MA Chapter 7 Alcoholic Beverages

[HISTORY: Adopted as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

One-day wine and malt licenses — See Ch. 78, Art. I.

Sunday sales — See Ch. 78, Art. II.

Massage establishments — See Ch. 148.

Alcoholic beverages in parks — See Ch. 103.

Article I Open Containers

[Adopted 11-25-1986 STM, Art. 1]

§ 7-1 Open containers prohibited; exception.

No person shall drink or possess in an open or partially consumed container any alcoholic beverages as defined in MGL C. 138, § 1, while on, in or upon any public way, or public place to which the public has a right of access, excluding premises licensed under said Chapter 138, or in, on or upon private lands without the consent of the owner or person in control thereof.

§ 7-2 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $20 nor more than $200.