Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Article III Consumption or Possession in Public Places

[Adopted 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 2006:28]

§ 83-8 Prohibited locations for consumption or possession.

A. No person shall consume or offer to another for consumption any alcoholic beverage or have in his or her possession any open container containing an alcoholic beverage:

(1) While in or on any public or quasi-public place generally open to or accessible by the general public, including but not limited to any public street, lane or sidewalk, public parking lot, playground, park and/or public building or in any public conveyance; or

(2) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(2), regarding consumption or possession in a private motor vehicle, was repealed 8-18-2009 by Ord. No. 2009:32.

(3) While upon any private property not his own without the express permission of the owner or other person having authority to grant such permission.

B. However, such prohibition shall not apply to any conveyance or place specifically licensed for consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.

§ 83-9 Exception; permission for special events.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 83-8, the Township may issue permits for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public lands, parks and recreation areas at a designated time or times in connection with a special event, series of events or observance, as further described in § 290-10 of this Code.