[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Marlborough effective 2-23-1984 (§ H.6
of the Town Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Regulation of consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor
within and upon public highways, public areas and parking areas.
For purpose of this section:
Has the same meaning as set forth in § 30-1 of
the Connecticut General Statutes.
Any open bottle; any container which was sealed by a liquor
tax stamp, which seal has been broken, whether or not stopped; any
can which is set up to dispense; or any glass, cup, jar or other vessel.
Has the same meaning as set forth in § 14-1 of
the Connecticut General Statutes.
Lots, areas or other accommodations for the parking of motor
vehicles off the street or highway and open to public use with or
without charge.
A highway, road, street, avenue, boulevard or any other way
within and under the control of the Town of Marlborough and open to
public use, including the sidewalks of any such highway.
Any public or privately owned park, plaza, mall, arena, stadium
or cemetery which is open to the public.
Except as permitted in § 205-4 hereof, no person shall consume any alcoholic liquor or possess any open container of alcoholic liquor upon or within the limits of any public highway, public area or parking area within the Town of Marlborough. For purposes of this section, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the possession of an open container of alcoholic liquor in parked vehicles within or upon the parking area of a public highway or sidewalk is a violation hereof.
A.
Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession of an open container
of alcoholic liquor is permitted during any function, festival, event
or celebration conducted on or within a public highway, public area
or parking area pursuant to any law, statute, ordinance, resolution
or permit authorizing the sale or consumption of liquor in or upon
such public highway, public area or parking area.
B.
This chapter shall not apply to any function specifically authorized
by the Board of Selectmen or any authorized function occurring at
Blish Memorial Park or other areas within the jurisdiction of the
Park and Recreation Commission.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be
fined $50 for each offense.
