[Adopted 1-15-2018 by Ord. No. 1008]
It shall be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to purchase, consume, or accept a gift of alcoholic liquor or to have liquor in his or her possession within the City of El Paso. For the purpose of this section, the presence in a vehicle other than a public omnibus of any alcoholic liquor shall be prima facie evidence that it is in the possession of and is being carried by, all persons occupying such vehicle at the time at which such alcoholic liquor is found, except where such vehicle contains at least one occupant over 21 years of age.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the City of El Paso to possess or consume alcoholic liquor in any open public places, including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, or other public gathering places.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to a penalty of $250.