[Code 1969, § 3½-1; Ord. No. 117, 10-21-1974]
Pursuant to C.G.S. § 30-91(c), places in the town operating under a tavern permit are permitted to sell alcoholic liquor between 12:00 noon and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays.
[Code 1969, § 3½-2; Ord. No. 135, 5-15-1978]
No person shall possess or consume any alcoholic liquor within the confines or parking area of any public school grounds, public school buildings, public school playing field, basketball court or other public places in the town in which town or public school sponsored activities, athletic contests or athletic events are being held, unless otherwise permitted or licensed under the laws of the state and the regulations of the liquor control commission of the state or any successor control authority established by the state. A violation of this section shall constitute an offense for which any person found in violation thereof shall be fined in accordance with section 1-7.
[Code 1969, § 3½-3; Ord. No. 147, 4-7-1980]
(a)
Findings. The possession of open containers of alcoholic and intoxicating liquors and the consumption of alcoholic liquors on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, boulevards, parking lots and other places in the town constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
(b)
Definition. "Other places" as used in this section are defined as those streets, sidewalks, alleys, boulevards, parking lots which are generally and customarily classified as private property but must necessarily be used by the public for access and convenience to conduct private and personal business.
(c)
Acts prohibited; exemptions. The consumption of alcoholic liquor, as defined in C.G.S. § 30-1(3), or the possession of a container which is open and which contains alcoholic liquor is prohibited in the town on its public streets, sidewalks, alleys, boulevards, parking lots and other places; except, at such times and such places as may be specifically exempted temporarily from the provisions hereof from time to time by the town council or its authorized agent in connection with public, civic and fraternal celebrations. This section prohibits the above acts in or on the aforesaid places by persons in motor vehicles or other conveyances, as well as by persons on foot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the consumption of alcoholic liquors sold at retail on premises licensed for that purpose by the state liquor control commission.
[Ord. No. 266, 11-1-2005]
(1)
Findings.
(a)
The possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor by minors is a matter of a growing local, regional, and national concern.
(b)
Consumption of alcoholic liquor by minors unsupervised by parental authority creates a health and safety risk not only to our children but also to the general public.
(c)
The Town of Groton seeks to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of its residents by regulating the possession of alcohol by minors.
(2)
Purpose. [The purpose of this section is] to regulate the possession of alcoholic beverages by minors on both public and private property.
(3) ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR HOST MINOR PERSON
Definitions.
Shall have the same meaning as the same term defined in C.G.S. § 30-1, as amended from time to time.
Means to organize a gathering of two or more persons, or to allow the premises under one's control to be used with one's knowledge, for a gathering of two or more persons for personal, social, or business interaction at which the host knows or should know that alcohol is consumed by a minor or minors.
Means any natural person under the age of 21 years old.
Means any natural person, firm, partnership, association, syndicate, company, trust, corporation, limited-liability company, municipality, agency, or political or administrative subdivision of the state or other legal entity of any kind.
(4)
Possession. No minor under the age of 21 shall be in possession within the Town of Groton of a container, whether open or closed, which contains alcoholic liquor, except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, legal guardian, or spouse, who has attained the age of 21 years. This restriction shall apply to both public and private property.
(5)
Hosting events. No person shall host an event or gathering at which the host knows or should know that alcohol is consumed by or dispensed to any minor unless said minor is accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained the age of 21. This restriction shall apply to any event or gathering within the Town of Groton, whether conducted on public or private property.
(6)
Exceptions. The provisions of subsections (4) and (5) of this section shall not apply to the following:
(a)
A minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician or any person who sells, ships, delivers or gives any alcoholic liquors to a minor on the order of a practicing physician.
(b)
A natural person over the age of 18 who is an employee or permit holder under C.G.S. § 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of such natural person's employment or business or in the course of a sale, shipment, or delivery of alcoholic liquor made to a person over age 18 who is an employee or permit holder under C.G.S. § 30-90a and where such sale, shipment, or delivery is made in the course of such person's employment or business.
(7)
Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $95.00.
[Ord. No. 289, 8-7-1918]
(a)
Findings. In recognition of the growing practice of allowing patrons to bring alcoholic beverages to restaurants, clubs, meeting spaces, lounges and the like in the Town of Groton which establishments are not otherwise licensed by the State of Connecticut Liquor Control Division; the town seeks to preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of its residents by defining, clarifying and regulating this practice at such establishments.
(b)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the practice of allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol to commercial establishments within the town.
(c) ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR B.Y.O.B. ESTABLISHMENT
Definitions.
Shall have the same meaning as the same term defined in C.G.S. § 30-1, as amended from time to time.
Often referred to as "Bring Your Own Bottle" means any business facility, such as a dance hall, club, restaurant, lounge, meeting room or association, not licensed by the State of Connecticut Liquor Control Division, wherein patrons 21 years of age or older are allowed to bring their own alcoholic liquor to the facility and to consume thereon. This designation includes any such facility regardless of whether such facility requires an entry fee, cover charge, membership fee or allows the practice only when associated with making a purchase at the facility.
(d)
Operation of B.Y.O.B. establishments within the Town of Groton.
(2)
The consumption of alcoholic liquor by visibly intoxicated persons shall be prohibited at B.Y.O.B. establishments.
(3)
The consumption of alcoholic liquor by persons under the age of 21 shall be prohibited at B.Y.O.B. establishments.
(4)
Alcoholic liquor shall not be offered as a prize for any activity conducted at the B.Y.O.B. establishment.
(e)
Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $250.00.