It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety and
general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Van Buren by controlling
the drinking of liquor, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages in public
places and on public property.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
INTENT TO CONSUME
Drinking from the container with alcohol on the breath of the possessor
and/or any circumstances evidencing an intent to ultimately consume on any
public lands.
OPEN CONTAINER
A container, as defined herein, with the contents exposed to the
atmosphere or the seal thereof broken.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more
than $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. Each day of
continuance of an offense shall be considered a separate offense.