[Adopted as Ch. 4 of the Code of the Town of Fairfield 1968]
The sale of alcoholic liquor in hotels, restaurants and clubs, with
meals, on Sundays between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. shall be allowed
in the town, in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-91 of the Connecticut
General Statutes.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Fairfield
Ordinance Forbidding the Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in and on Public
Highways, Sidewalks and Parking Areas."
It is hereby declared that alcoholic liquor may be a hazardous and dangerous
substance that affects the public health, safety and general welfare of the
town and its residents.
For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings ascribed to them:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
The same meaning as set forth in Section 30-1 of the Connecticut
General Statutes.
PARKED VEHICLE
The same meaning as set forth in Section 14-1 of the Connecticut
General Statutes.
PARKING AREA
Lots, areas or other accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles
off the street or highway and open to public use, with or without charge.
POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO CONSUME
Having in one's possession or control alcoholic liquor in a
glass, open bottle, open can or other open container so as to permit consumption.
PUBLIC HIGHWAY
A highway, road, street, avenue, boulevard or other public way within
and/or under the control of the Town of Fairfield and open to public use,
including the sidewalks of any such highway, and shall include the full highway
limits, whether paved or unpaved.
Any person violating the provisions of this article, whether individual,
corporation, trust or other entity, shall be fined not less than $25 and not
more than $100.