[Adopted 2-9-1981 by Ord. No. 2395 (Ch. 61, Art. I, of the
1986 Code)]
For the purposes of this article, the following words or phrases,
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in this section:
ALCOHOL
Ethyl alcohol of any degree of proof, whether rectified or
diluted, with or without water, whatever may be the origin thereof,
and shall include synthetic ethyl alcohol but shall not mean or include
ethyl alcohol that has been denatured or otherwise rendered unfit
for beverage purposes.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
Includes any drink or drinkable liquid, preparation or mixture
which contains alcohol.
CONTAINER
Includes any receptacle, vessel or form of package, keg,
can, bottle, cup, glass, mug or conduit used or capable of using for
holding, storing, transferring or shipment of alcoholic beverages.
OPEN CONTAINER
Includes any container which has been unsealed for the purpose
of removing the contents thereof or from which contents may be removed
due to such unsealing.
VEHICLE
Includes every device in, upon or by which any person or
property is or may be transported, except devices used exclusively
upon rails or tracks.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding before any Magisterial
District Judge having jurisdiction of such offense, be sentenced to
pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $300 or to undergo imprisonment
not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Magisterial
District Judge.