When used in this chapter, the following words or phrases, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section:
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.
OPEN
When used in connection with a container, any container which
has been perforated, in the case of a can or similar container, or
a container on which the cap has been loosened or the cork displaced
and the official seal torn or mutilated.
It shall be unlawful, within the Borough of Penndel, for any
person to drink liquor or malt or brewed beverages upon any public
street, public municipal parking lot, private parking lot open to
public use or public park or the Penndel Recreation Field or in any
vehicle being operated or parked thereon.
It shall be unlawful, within the Borough of Penndel, for any
person to have in such person's possession or in a vehicle under
such person's control, with the intent to consume, any open container
containing liquor or malt or brewed beverages upon any public street,
public municipal parking lot or private parking lot open to public
use or public park.
[Amended 8-1-1988 by Ord. No. 88-1]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine
of not more than $600 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 10
days, or both, at the discretion of the court. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the
terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.