[Adopted 10-12-1982 by Ord. No. 305]
For the interpretation of this article, the
following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The same meaning as set forth in Section 30-1 of the General
Statutes.
Any park, playground, recreation center or other area in
the town owned or used by the town and devoted to active or passive
recreation.
The same meaning as set forth in Section 14-1 of the 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.
Having in one's possession or control alcoholic liquor in
a glass, open bottle, open can or other open container so as to permit
consumption.
A highway, road, street, avenue, boulevard or other way within
and under the control of the Town of Wallingford and open to public
use, including the sidewalks of any such highway.
Any property under the jurisdiction of the Wallingford Board
of Education, including but not limited to all school buildings, parking
lots, athletic fields and outdoor areas.
Except as permitted in § 62-4 hereof, no person shall consume any alcoholic liquor or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic liquor upon or within the limits of any park, public highway, parking area or school property within the Town of Wallingford. For purposes of this section, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the possession with intent to consume alcoholic liquor in parked vehicles within or upon a park, public highway, parking area or school property is a violation hereof.
A.
Consumption of alcoholic liquor and possession with
the intent to consume alcoholic liquor is permitted during any public
function, festival or celebration being conducted within a park, public
highway, parking area or school property pursuant to a written permit
issued by the Chief of Police or person designated by the Chief to
issue such permits, authorizing the sale, service or distribution
of alcoholic liquor at or in connection with such function, festival
or celebration.
B.
An application for a permit shall be in writing, directed
to the Chief of Police. The application shall state the name and address
of responsible officials of the organization sponsoring the function,
festival or celebration (event), specify the parts of the park, public
highway, parking area or school property to be used during the event
and specify the beginning and ending time of the event and, if it
continues for more than one day, the hours in each day it is to be
conducted, the number of people to be in attendance at the event and
whether the event is open to the public. The application shall be
filed at least three calendar days before the first day of the event,
and the permit shall be issued or denied, in writing, at least one
calendar day before the first day of the event. The permit shall be
issued if all of the required information is provided, the application
is made at least three days before the event and the Chief of Police
or his designee verifies whether the event will be open to the public
and that all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals have been
obtained from all government authorities having jurisdiction, including
but not limited to the State Department of Liquor Control.
C.
Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession with
intent to consume alcoholic liquor shall not be permitted in parked
vehicles within or upon any park, public highway, parking area or
school property under any circumstances.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100 for
each offense.
