[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Middletown
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages in parks — See Ch. 214.
[Adopted 2-8-1978 as Ch.
3, Art. I of the 1978 Code]
A sale of alcoholic liquor on Sunday between the hours of 12:00 noon
and 9:00 p.m. in hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs and golf country clubs
shall be allowed in any such establishments validly operating under the provisions
of the Liquor Control Act of the state.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See C.G.S. § 30-1 et seq.
[Adopted 9-7-1982]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The same meaning as set forth in C.G.S. § 30-1.
The same meaning as set forth in C.G.S. § 14-1.
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 City of Middletown and open to public use, including
the sidewalks of any such highway.
Except as permitted in § 101-4 hereof, no person shall consume any alcoholic liquor or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic liquor upon or within the limits of any public highway or sidewalk or parking area within the City of Middletown. For purposes of this article, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the possession with intent to consume of alcoholic liquor in parked vehicles within or upon a public highway, sidewalk or parking area 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 public highway, sidewalk
or parking area 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 public highway, sidewalk
or parking area to be used during the event, 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. A permit fee of $5
shall be submitted with the application. The application shall be filed at
least 10 calendar days before the first day of the event, and the permit shall
be issued or denied in writing at least four calendar days 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 10 days before the event, the
Chief of Police or his designee determines that 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.[1]
C.
Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession with intent
to consume of alcoholic liquor shall not be permitted in parked vehicles within
or upon public highways, streets or parking areas under any circumstances.
