It is the finding of the Village Board of Trustees that the possession
of open containers of alcoholic beverages by persons on public lands with
the intent to consume the contents of the same, except under controlled conditions,
is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village
of Greenport in that such possession and intent to consume contribute to the
development of unsanitary conditions and the creation of nuisances.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
INTENT TO CONSUME
Includes any of the following:
A.
Drinking from an alcoholic beverage container.
B.
Possession with movement of the container to the mouth.
C.
Possession with alcohol on the breath of the possessor.
D.
Any circumstances evidencing an intent to ultimately consume on any
public lands.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter
shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law
of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty
dollars ($250.) or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen (15) days,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuance of an offense for each
day [twenty-four (24) hours] shall be deemed a distinct and separate violation.