[Ord. 975, 7/23/2007, § 601]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The location of any container, bottle, or can containing
any alcoholic beverage which is nearby, close at hand, convenient
of access, and within reach of the party.
The condition of a container whose cap, cork, top, or other
closing device has been removed, or the condition of a can which is
punctured or pulled open so as to break its seal.
The exercising of the conscious dominion or control over
any container, bottle, or can containing an alcoholic beverage.
A "public place" shall be considered within the street right-of-way
of the Borough of Hatboro, including sidewalk, along with any public
grounds owner by the Borough of Hatboro.
[Ord. 975, 7/23/2007, § 602]
No person shall have on or about his person, possess, carry,
or transport liquor, wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages in opened
containers in or about any public sidewalk, street, alley, walkway,
public park or playground, or any other public place in the Borough
of Hatboro. No person shall drink or consume liquor, wine, beer, or
any other alcoholic beverages in or upon any streets, sidewalks, alleys,
walkways, public parks or playgrounds, or any other public place in
the Borough of Hatboro.
[Ord. 975, 7/23/2007, § 603; as amended by Ord.
1005, 5/23/2011]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon
conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than
$25 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of
said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
[Ord. 975, 7/23/2007, § 604]
The prohibitions contained in the within Part shall not apply
to any person engaged or participating in any event for which a license
has been issued by the Borough of Hatboro or a state or federal government
agency permitting for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages
on or upon any public place or places and subject to the conditions
within the license.
[Ord. 975, 7/23/2007, § 605; as amended by Ord.
1005, 5/23/2011]
1.
A license may be issued by the Mayor or Police Chief to permit the
possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public places
at specific times and at specific locations and for specific locations
and for specific purposes for the promotion of any public parade,
celebration, or other similar event. Said license may only be issued
upon payment of a fee, which shall be established from time to time
by resolution of the Borough Council, and the submission of an application
to the Mayor or Police Chief of the Borough of Hatboro. Said application
shall include:
A.
The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, partnership,
corporation, or other entity requesting the license.
B.
The purpose for which the license is requested.
C.
The specific times and places for which the application is made.
D.
Any such further information as may be required by the Secretary
or Manager of the Borough of Hatboro.
E.
In the event that any of the information application is misrepresented
or in the event that any type of disturbance is caused in the public
area at the event for which the license has been issued, the license
may be revoked by the Hatboro Police Department or any office thereof.
