[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting
of the Town of Yarmouth 4-7-1981 by Art. 16.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This chapter was derived from
Sections 6.41 and 6.42 of the Town of Yarmouth Bylaws and was originally
adopted 3-10-1964 and amended 4-9-1974.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume
alcoholic beverages on public highways, including vehicles thereon,
or in public places not duly licensed for such purposes within the
Town of Yarmouth.
[Amended 9-28-1983 by Art. 5, approved 12-13-1983; 4-8-1986 by Art. 23]
It shall be unlawful for any person who has
not attained the age of 21 years to consume or possess alcoholic beverages
in public places within the Town of Yarmouth.
[Amended 4-20-1982 by Art. 27, approved 8-10-1982]
Any person violating any provision of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine of not to exceed $300 for each offense.
[Added 4-9-1985 by Art. 20, approved 6-6-1985]
Not more than 10% of the occupancy load determined
under State Building Code Section 606 (780 CMR 606) shall be assigned
to standing space in any place of assembly licensed to sell alcoholic
beverages. This section shall be enforced by the Yarmouth Building
Inspection Department.
