As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ON OR ABOUT THE PERSON
The location of any container, bottle or can containing any alcoholic
beverage which is nearby, close at hand, convenient of access and within such
distance of the party so having it that such party could, without materially
changing his position, get his hand on it.
OPEN
The condition of a container whose cap, cork, top or other closing
device has been removed or the condition of a can which has been punctured
or pulled open so as to break its seal.
POSSESSION
The exercising of conscious dominion or control over any container,
bottle or can containing an alcoholic beverage.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon
conviction before any District Justice, be subject to a fine of not less than
$25 nor more than $300, together with costs of prosecution for the violation,
or, in default of payment thereof, shall suffer imprisonment for not more
than 30 days.
In this chapter, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine
shall include the feminine.