[Ord. 6/3/85, 6/3/1985; as amended by Ord. 1-2007, 5/21/2007,
§ IV]
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following words or
phrases shall be construed according to the definitions set forth
below:
Any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more
than 1/2% of alcohol by volume which is fit for beverage purposes.
Any bottle, can or other vessel in which alcoholic beverages
are contained.
A piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, including streets,
alleys, sidewalks, transportation facilities, schools, apartment houses,
places of business or amusement, playgrounds or public grounds or
any premises which are open to the public for use or benefit of all
persons.
[Ord. 6/3/85, 6/3/1985]
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in any quantity
upon any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, stairway, thoroughfare,
parks, recreation areas, school property or other public property
and drive-in theaters, and drive-in restaurants within the Township
of North Lebanon, nor shall any person consume any alcoholic beverage
within five feet of any public way or thoroughfare while on a private
stairway, doorway or other private property open to public view without
the express or implied permission of the owner, his agent or other
party in lawful possession thereof.
[Ord. 6/3/85, 6/3/1985]
No person shall possess any container of alcoholic beverage
whether wrapped or unwrapped which has been opened or on which the
seal has been broken in any manner on any public street, avenue, alley,
thoroughfare, parks, recreation areas, school property or other public
property and drive-in theaters, and drive-in restaurants within the
Township, nor shall any person possess any container or alcoholic
beverage within five feet of any public way or thoroughfare while
on a private stairway, doorway, or other private property open to
public view without the express or implied permission of the owner,
his agent, or other person in lawful possession thereof.
[Ord. 6/3/85, 6/3/1985]
Provided however, that the provisions of §§ 6-102 and 6-103 above shall not apply to interior portions of any private dwelling, habitat or building, nor to the consumption or possession by persons in the areas herein designated of any duly prescribed and dispensed medication having alcoholic content as set forth in § 6-101 hereof; and provided further that the provisions of said §§ 6-102 and 6-103 above shall not apply to premises duly licensed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and to persons then and there patrons of said licensee.
[Ord. 6/3/85, 6/3/1985; as amended by Ord. 1-1997, 1/20/1997,
§ V]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this provision
of the Code of Ordinances of North Lebanon Township shall, upon conviction
thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more
than $1,000, and/or to be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 90
days. A separate offense shall arise for each day or portion thereof
in which a violation is found to exist.
