[Adopted by Ord. No. 12-79 (§ 3-4.17 of the 1975
General Ordinances)]
A.
DRINKING
PUBLIC PLACE
As used in this article, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Consuming or holding an open or partly consumed container
of alcoholic beverage of any nature, or having in one's possession
an open or partly consumed container of alcoholic beverage of any
nature.
Any place to which the public has access and shall include
any street, highway, road, alley or sidewalk. It shall also include
any public recreation areas, grounds, parks, fields, parking lots
and other public places.
B.
For purposes of this article, "public place" shall
not be construed to include any firehouse or station, including adjacent
premises, whether owned by the Township or any quasi-private organization.
No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage
in any public place nor hold or possess any open container or partly
consumed container of alcoholic beverage of any nature.
A.
The aforesaid prohibition with reference to drinking
in public places shall not apply to a person drinking alcoholic beverages
in an establishment or within which such consumption is permitted
pursuant to a valid retail plenary alcoholic beverage consumption
license, provided that such activity is conducted in accordance with
the ordinances of the Township and provided further that such activity
is in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey.
B.
The prohibition of drinking of alcoholic beverages
as described herein shall not apply where the drinking of alcoholic
beverages is specifically permitted by resolution of the Mayor and
Township Committee, provided the drinking of alcoholic beverages is
conducted as provided in such resolution with regard to the area it
occurs in, the dates and times permitted, and the manner and nature
of the alcoholic beverage permitted to be consumed. Upon passage of
such a resolution by the Mayor and Township Committee, a permit shall
be issued, which permit shall specify the name of the person, the
firm or corporation to whom the permit is issued, the dates and times
for which the permit has been issued, and identification of the location
of the special event or events for which the permit has been issued,
the nature of the alcoholic beverage permitted and the manner of distribution
of the alcoholic beverage for consumption. Such permit shall be subject,
however, to approval by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
of the State of New Jersey, where such approval is necessary, in accordance
with the Laws of the State of New Jersey and rules and regulations
promulgated in accordance therewith.
