[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Hancock as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 12-12-1983 by L.L. No. 1-1983 as Ch. 5, Art. I, of
the 1983 Code]
[Added 9-14-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes any of the following:
[Amended 9-14-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992]
No person shall drink or otherwise consume liquor, wine, beer
or other alcoholic beverages or have in his possession or carry or
transport with the intent to consume said alcoholic beverages on public
land within the Village any open bottle or open container containing
liquor, wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages while such person
is in or upon any public sidewalk, street, highway, parking lot or
public park in the Village of Hancock.
An open bottle or open container in any vehicle while in or
on any public sidewalk, street, highway, parking lot or public park
shall be presumptive evidence that the same is in the possession of
all the occupants thereof and in violation hereof.
A.Â
This article shall not apply to those premises duly licensed for
the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on such premises whatsoever
in said Village.
B.Â
This article shall not apply to organizations, groups or individuals
who have applied for and received permission from the Hancock Fire
Department to use the Firemen's Park.
[Amended 9-14-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992]
A violation of this article shall constitute an offense punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment in jail for a term
not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
