[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting
of the Town of Belchertown 5-13-1985 by Art. 17 as Ch. III, Art. 7, Sec. 7-1-1 of the 1985 Compendium
of Bylaws. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 5-11-2009 ATM by Art. 30]
A.
No person
shall consume any alcoholic beverage nor possess or transport any
open can, bottle or other container containing any alcoholic beverage
outdoors on any Town street, sidewalk, way or public property, including
but not limited to parking lots, parks, school playgrounds, recreation
areas, or conservation areas, except that this section shall not apply
at events or festivals duly licensed by the Select Board, the local
licensing authority of the Town, and approved, in writing, by the
board, commission, department or official of the Town having the care
and custody of the premises so licensed, to the extent of such license
and approval.
B.
Whoever
violates this section shall pay a fine of not more than $50 for each
violation or be subject to arrest pursuant to MGL c. 272, § 59.
