(a)
No person may consume an intoxicating liquor in or upon a public place.
(b)
No person may possess an intoxicating liquor in an open container in or upon a public place.
(c) "Open container" "Public place"
As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply:
means a bottle, can, or similar receptacle in which intoxicating liquor is dispensed or sold, that has been opened or from which the tax seal has been removed or broken and any glass, mug, or other receptacle from which the intoxicating liquor is readily accessible for consumption.
means a public street, sidewalk, alley, or park, a state or municipal building or associated grounds, municipal harbor facilities, and stores or establishments doing business with the public and not authorized to sell intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises.
(d)
A violation of this section shall be punishable by a sentence of up to 10 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00 plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 29.25.072.
(e)
A person arrested for a violation of this section shall be entitled to release from custody upon posting $250.00 cash bail.
(Ord. 491 § 2, 1977; Ord. 987 § 1, 1994; Ord. 991 § 2, 1994; Ord. 1081 § 7, 1998)