[Added by Ord. No. 286, 3/10/2020]
This Part shall be known as the "Old Lycoming Township Open Container Ordinance."
[Added by Ord. No. 286, 3/10/2020]
The purpose of this Part is to restrict the use of open containers in inappropriate areas of Old Lycoming Township.
[Added by Ord. No. 286, 3/10/2020]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Any drink capable of being consumed which contains ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Such beverages are classified in four main categories, namely: alcohol, spirits, wine and beer.
OPEN CONTAINER
Any bottle, can, flask, dish or other vessel that is open and/or in the process of being consumed which contains an alcoholic beverage as defined herein.
[Added by Ord. No. 286, 3/10/2020]
1. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or transport any malt or brewed beverage, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverage in an open container in a motor vehicle or upon the streets, sidewalks, alleys or public ways in the Township, nor shall any person possess an open container in or upon the parking areas of a private shopping center, grocery store, or similar establishment in the Township.
2. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess and/or consume an alcoholic beverage in an open container in or upon any public or municipally owned lands, including, but not limited to, the Township Building and municipal parks and playgrounds, unless otherwise authorized by Township officials.
3. 
No person shall possess or consume malt or brewed beverages, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages in an open container in or upon the property of another unless that person is a guest, licensee or invitee of the owner or occupant of the property.
[Added by Ord. No. 286, 3/10/2020]
Any person, establishment, operator, and the like, who violates this Part shall be sentenced, upon conviction, to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $600 for each violation, plus costs of prosecution. Default in payment may result in imprisonment as permitted by law for the punishment of a summary offense.