This article is intended to establish a uniform system of control
over the distribution, consumption and/or possession of open containers
of alcoholic beverages on Township property, and/or located in or
upon the public ways, places and parking areas within the Township.
The definitions set forth herein shall govern the application
and interpretation of this article.
ALCOHOL
Beer, ale, wine or any other intoxicating liquor.
CONTAINER
Any glass bottle, metal can, plastic container, or any other
device that may be used to hold liquids.
OPEN CONTAINER
A container other than one with an unbroken seal, or containing
a vacuum or pressure obtained during original bottling by a licensed
bottler.
ORGANIZER
Any person, as defined in this section, who seeks or obtains
a permit for the distribution, consumption, or possession of alcohol.
PERMITTED TOWNSHIP BUILDING
The Community Recreation and Environmental Center, the Grange
and Nitre Hall, and the land and facilities appurtenant thereto.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, unincorporated
association or any other legal entity.
POSSESSION
Having alcohol in hand or one's person, within immediate
control, or relatively accessible for use.
TOWNSHIP BUILDING
Any building owned by the Township, and the land and facilities
appurtenant thereto.
TOWNSHIP PROPERTY
Any property owned by the Township, including all Township
buildings, fields, athletic fields, and parks as well as any buildings
erected thereon.
The Township Manager and/or his or her designee may amend or
revoke a permit if it appears that the arrangements contained in the
permit will no longer prevent injury to person or property because
of a change in the circumstances under which the permit for possession
was granted.
An organizer may appeal to the Board of Commissioner the denial
of permit by filing a written notice within five days of denial of
permit. The Board shall forthwith consider the appeal at a hearing
at which the applicant may be present. The Board may affirm or reverse
the Township Manager and/or his or her designee's decision, and
may attach such conditions to the permit as will, in their best judgment,
protect the public safety and persons covered under the permit, and
the prevention from damage or public and private property.
The Police Department shall enforce the regulations hereinabove
set forth and shall exercise general supervision over persons, Township
buildings, Township property, and property upon the public ways, places
and parking areas.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this article shall upon summary conviction before any Magisterial District Justice pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 and costs of prosecution; and in default of one payment of the fine and costs, the violator may be sentenced to the county jail for a term of not more than 90 days. Each and every day in which any person, firm or corporation shall be in violation of this Article
III shall constitute a separate offense.