5.16 - Consumption and Possession of AlcoholicBeverages on Streets, Public Property, and Private Parking Lots to Which the Public has Access
95.16
Section 5.16: Consumption and Possession of
Alcoholic Beverages on Streets, Public Property, and
Private Parking Lots to Which the Public has Access
It is unlawful for any person to consume, or possess in an unsealed container, any
alcoholic beverage on any 1) City park, 2) street, 3) public property, or 4) private
parking lot to which the public has access, except on such premises when and
where permission has been specifically granted or licensed by the Councilor
pursuant to a permit issued under Section 5.81. Provided, however, that there shall
be exempted from these provisions, Brookview Golf Course and Brookview
Community Center. With respect to Brookview Golf Course and Brookview
Community Center, the Council shall, from time to time, by resolution promulgate
such rules and regulations and policies as it deems necessary to guide, govern and
control the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages by either private or public
groups, or individuals, in or upon the Brookview facilities referred to above.
Provided, further, that this Section shall not apply to the possession of an unsealed
container in a motor vehicle when the container is kept in the trunk of such vehicle
if it is equipped with a trunk, or kept in some other area of the vehicle not normally
occupied by the driver or passengers, if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a
trunk. For the purpose of this Section, a utility or glove compartment shall be
deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver or passengers.
Source: Ordinance No. 129, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-1-95
Golden Valley City Code
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