[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Borough of Lansdale
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-3-1986 by Ord. No. 1350[1] (Ch. 87A of the 1972 Code)]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that it shall
have an effective date of 1-1-1987.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more
than 1/2% of alcohol by volume which is fit for beverage purposes.[1]
Any bottle, can or other vessel in which alcoholic beverages
are contained.[2]
The location of any container, bottle or can containing any
alcoholic beverage which is nearby, close at hand, convenient of access
and within reach of the party.
The condition of a container whose cap, cork, top or other
closing device has been removed, or the condition of a can which is
punctured or pulled open so as to break its seal.
The exercising of the conscious dominion or control over
any container, bottle or can containing an alcoholic beverage.
Within the street right-of-way of the Borough of Lansdale,
including the sidewalk, along with any public grounds owned by the
Borough of Lansdale.
No person shall have on or about his person, possess, carry
or transport liquor, wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages in opened
containers in or about any public sidewalk, street, alley, walkway,
public park or playground or any other public place in the Borough
of Lansdale. No person shall drink or consume liquor, wine, beer or
any other alcoholic beverages in or upon any streets, sidewalks, alleys,
walkways, public parks or playgrounds or any other public place in
the Borough of Lansdale.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction before any Magisterial District Judge, be subject
to a fine for each violation of not less than $25 nor more than $300,
together with the costs of prosecution for the violation.
A.
The prohibitions
contained in this article shall not apply to any person engaged or
participating in any event for which a license has been issued by
the Borough of Lansdale or a state or federal government agency permitting
the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in or upon any
public place or places in the Borough of Lansdale. The exclusion of
the herein section shall be limited to the times and places and subject
to the conditions within the license.
A license may be issued by the Mayor or Police Chief to permit
the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public places
at specific times and at specific locations and for specific purposes
for the promotion of any public parade, celebration or other similar
event. Said license may only be issued upon payment of a fee as set
by resolution of the Borough Council and the submission of an application
to the Mayor or Police Chief of the Borough of Lansdale. Said application
shall include:
A.
The name, address and telephone number of the individual, partnership,
corporation or other entity requesting the license.
B.
The purpose for which the license is requested.
C.
The specific times and places for which the application is made.
D.
Any such further information as may be required by the Secretary
or Manager of the Borough of Lansdale.
E.
In the event that any of the information provided in said license
application is misrepresented or in the event that any type of disturbance
is caused in the public area at the event for which the license has
been issued, the license may be revoked by the Lansdale Police Department
or any officer thereof.
