[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
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 1% of alcohol by volume which is fit for beverage purposes.
Any bottle, can or other vessel in which alcoholic beverages
are contained.
[Ord. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in any quantity
upon any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, stairway, thoroughfare or
other public property within the Township, 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. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
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 or other public property within the Township, nor shall
any person possess any container of 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. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
Provided, however, that the provisions of §§ 6-302 and 6-303, 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 § 6-301 hereof; and, provided further, that the provisions of said §§ 6-302 and 6-303 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. 757-2009, 7/1/2009]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
