As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
INTENT TO CONSUME
Includes any of the following:
A.
Drinking from the 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 without permission.
Any person who shall consume or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic
beverage on any public property owned or operated by the Township of Hanover,
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is guilty of a violation of this section
and shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by this chapter.
Any person who shall carry with intent to consume any opened or unopened
vessel containing any alcoholic beverage while on any public property owned
or operated by the Township of Hanover, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
is guilty of a violation of this section and shall be subject to the penalties
prescribed by this chapter.
In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict
with a provision of any other ordinance or any statute or act of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, existing on or after the effective date of this chapter,
the provision which established the higher standard for the promotion and
protection of the health and safety of the citizens of Hanover Township, Northampton
County, Pennsylvania, shall prevail.
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter shall,
upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a District Justice
under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary
offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than
$1,000, plus costs of prosecution. In default of payment thereof, the defendant
may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days. Each day
or portion thereof that such violation continues or is permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate offense, and each section of this chapter that
is violated shall also constitute a separate offense.