Village of Corinth, NY Chapter 188 Alcoholic Beverages

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Corinth 6-5-1968 (Ch. 54 of the 1983 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Peace and good order — See Ch. 360.

§ 188-1 Open containers prohibited in public places. [1]

It shall be unlawful for any person to drink beer or other alcoholic beverages or to carry or be in possession of an opened container containing beer or other alcoholic beverages with intent to consume in any of the public streets, avenues or public places in the Village of Corinth, New York.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 188-2 Definitions. [1]

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

INTENT TO CONSUME

Includes any of the following: drinking from the container, possession with movement of the container to the mouth, and any circumstances evidencing an intent to ultimately consume in any public place.

OPENED CONTAINER

Any bottle, can, glass or other receptacle suitable for or used to hold any liquid which has been uncapped, uncorked, had the tab removed or the top sliced, cut or broken, or had its original condition altered in such a way that the liquid can flow out of it.

[1] Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 188-3 Penalties for offenses.

[Amended 2-23-1983 by L.L. No. 1-1983]

Any person committing an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation under the Penal Law and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable for each offense by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.