[R.O. 2006 §600.310; Ord. No. 1266 §1, 9-11-2000]
For the purposes of this Article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When
not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future, words in the plural include the singular and words
in the singular include the plural. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and not discretionary.
All beverages containing more than one percent (1%) of alcohol
by weight.
Includes, but is not limited to, any can, bottle, carton
or other container of alcoholic beverages.
Includes any area wherein motor vehicles are parked by the
public in conjunction with any business, enterprise, commercial establishment,
office building or apartment building.
[R.O. 2006 §600.320; Ord. No. 1266 §2, 9-11-2000]
A.
It
shall be unlawful and punishable as provided herein to:
1.
Drink or consume any alcoholic beverage on a semi-public parking
lot or a public street, sidewalk, parkway, beach or parking lot located
in the City of Willow Springs.
2.
Transport, carry or possess any alcoholic beverage, except in the
original package and with the seal unbroken, on a semi-public parking
lot or a public street, sidewalk, parkway, beach or parking lot located
in the City of Willow Springs.
3.
Possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating
a vehicle or while a passenger in or on a vehicle being operated.
[R.O. 2006 §600.330; Ord. No. 1266 §3, 9-11-2000]
A.
This
Article shall not apply to:
1.
Any person engaged in picking up empty beverage containers for the
purpose of collecting the deposit or value of the bottle or can itself,
nor to any person taking part in a litter control campaign.
2.
The transportation of any open container of alcoholic beverage by
any licensed distributor or licensed vendor of alcoholic beverages,
provided that such alcoholic beverage is being transported solely
for commercial purposes.
3.
Any wine in the possession of a minister, pastor, priest or rabbi
which is to be used solely during religious services.
4.
The transportation of any open container of alcoholic beverage in
any motor vehicle, provided that such container is in a compartment
of the vehicle such as a locked glove compartment, trunk, container
or other non-passenger area of the motor vehicle.
5.
Any carrier which has a valid license to sell alcoholic beverages
issued by the State of Missouri.
