This article is enacted to regulate the sale
and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the Township of Hillside
in accordance with the provisions of an act of the Legislature of
the State of New Jersey entitled "An Act Concerning Alcoholic Beverages,"
comprising Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1933, its supplements and amendments
and also comprising N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq., and in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the State Director of the Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control.
As used in this article, words and phrases herein
shall have the same meanings as they have in N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.
and in the rules and regulations of the State Director of the Division
of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
No licensee shall sell, serve or deliver nor
shall any licensee permit the sale, service or delivery of any alcoholic
beverages, directly or indirectly, to any minor, habitual drunkard
or intoxicated person nor permit the same to congregate in or about
the licensed premises.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the
age of 21 years to consume or be in possession of any alcoholic beverage
on any public place in the Township or to consume or possess any alcoholic
beverage in any motor vehicle on any public highway, avenue, road,
street or alley in the Township.
[Added 10-21-2003]
Unless provided otherwise by N.J.S.A. 33:1-1
et seq., any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of
the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punishable
by a fine not exceeding $1,000; imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days; and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.