[Adopted STM 9-8-1982]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
The same meaning as in the Connecticut Liquor Control Act, Section 30-1 et seq. of the Connecticut General Statutes, Revision of 1958, as amended.
PARKED VEHICLE
The same meaning as 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 as defined by Section 14-219a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.[1]
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 HIGHWAYS
All public highways within and under the control of the Town of Cromwell and shall also include the sidewalks.
[1]
Editor's Note: C.G.S. § 14-219a was repealed by P.A. 84-429, § 78. See now C.G.S.§ 14-212.
[Amended 1-14-2004]
Except as permitted in § 76-5 hereof, no person shall consume or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic liquor within the limits of any public highways, sidewalks, parking areas, public parks or public property, as they exist within the Town of Cromwell. For purposes of this section, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the possession with intent to consume alcoholic liquor in motor vehicles parked on said premises shall also be deemed a violation thereof.
[Amended 1-14-2004; BOS 5-10-2006]
Persons may possess alcoholic liquor with the intent to consume and may consume alcoholic liquor during any function, festival or celebration without violating this article, provided that the Chief of Police or his/her designee has first issued a permit. A permit authorizing the consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be issued by the Chief of Police or his/her designee, provided that the applicant demonstrates that there will be proper supervision at any such function. There shall be no fee for such permit for residents of the Town of Cromwell, and the fee for such permit for nonresidents shall be $50.
[Added 3-14-2001[1]]
A. 
Possession. No person under the age of 21 shall be in possession of containers of alcoholic liquors, whether open or closed, within the Town of Cromwell, 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.
B. 
Hosting events. No person shall host an event which allows the consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor or minors, except as provided in Subsection A above. This prohibition shall apply to events on both public and private property.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered former § 76-6, Violations and penalties, as § 76-7.
Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than $99 for each offense.