[Adopted 10-12-1982 by Ord. No. 305]
For the interpretation of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
The same meaning as set forth in Section 30-1 of the General Statutes.
PARK
Any park, playground, recreation center or other area in the town owned or used by the town and devoted to active or passive recreation.
PARKED VEHICLE
The same meaning as set forth in Section 14-1 of the 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 way within and under the control of the Town of Wallingford and open to public use, including the sidewalks of any such highway.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
Any property under the jurisdiction of the Wallingford Board of Education, including but not limited to all school buildings, parking lots, athletic fields and outdoor areas.
Except as permitted in § 62-4 hereof, no person shall consume any alcoholic liquor or possess with intent to consume any alcoholic liquor upon or within the limits of any park, public highway, parking area or school property within the Town of Wallingford. For purposes of this section, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the possession with intent to consume alcoholic liquor in parked vehicles within or upon a park, public highway, parking area or school property is a violation hereof.
A. 
Consumption of alcoholic liquor and possession with the intent to consume alcoholic liquor is permitted during any public function, festival or celebration being conducted within a park, public highway, parking area or school property pursuant to a written permit issued by the Chief of Police or person designated by the Chief to issue such permits, authorizing the sale, service or distribution of alcoholic liquor at or in connection with such function, festival or celebration.
B. 
An application for a permit shall be in writing, directed to the Chief of Police. The application shall state the name and address of responsible officials of the organization sponsoring the function, festival or celebration (event), specify the parts of the park, public highway, parking area or school property to be used during the event and specify the beginning and ending time of the event and, if it continues for more than one day, the hours in each day it is to be conducted, the number of people to be in attendance at the event and whether the event is open to the public. The application shall be filed at least three calendar days before the first day of the event, and the permit shall be issued or denied, in writing, at least one calendar day before the first day of the event. The permit shall be issued if all of the required information is provided, the application is made at least three days before the event and the Chief of Police or his designee verifies whether the event will be open to the public and that all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals have been obtained from all government authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the State Department of Liquor Control.
C. 
Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession with intent to consume alcoholic liquor shall not be permitted in parked vehicles within or upon any park, public highway, parking area or school property under any circumstances.