§ 8-93. Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume alcoholic beverages on public property within the corporate limits of the town. The term "public property" means as all property owned or controlled by the town, including streets and roads. The term "public property" also includes private property which is provided for and open to public use, including but not limited to parking lots for invitees on business premises.

(b)

The town council may, for special events, grant a special event permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages on public property, subject to the following conditions:

(1)

Public consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property shall end no later than 10:00 p.m. or at such earlier time as may be specified by the special event permit.

(2)

At a special event, no person may bring, possess or consume his own alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage brought by another if the special event permit allows alcoholic beverages to be sold at the event.

(3)

If required by the town manager, prior to the special event, the applicant for a special event permit shall sign a written agreement under which the applicant must comply with reasonable conditions deemed necessary by the town manager to protect the interests of the town and its residents.

(c)

The town manager may issue special event permits for special events to be held in and around the town hall complex without town council approval, and alcoholic beverages may be consumed and possessed at such events subject to reasonable restrictions which may be imposed by the town manager in the permit.

(Code 1991, § 4-97; Ord. of 5-10-1983(2), § 1; Ord. No. 2013-04, § 1, 6-11-2013)

State law reference

Disorderly intoxication, F.S. § 856.011.