[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Randolph 4-18-1995 ATM by Art. 8, approved 10-27-1995. Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall drink any alcoholic beverages, as defined in
MGL c. 138, § 1, while on, in or upon any public way or
any way in which the public has a right of access, any place to which
members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, any park
or playground or any private land or place without consent of the
owner or person in control thereof.
Possession of an open can, bottle or other container which,
upon analysis by a member of the Police Department, is determined
to contain an alcoholic beverage, as defined in MGL c. 138, § 1,
shall be prima facie evidence of drinking said alcoholic beverage.
A.
A police officer may, without a warrant, arrest anyone who violates
this chapter.
B.
All alcoholic beverages being used in violation of this chapter shall
be seized and safely held until adjudication of the charge against
the person or persons arrested or summoned before the court, at which
time they shall be returned to the person entitled to lawful possession.
