§ 12-120. Carrying, drinking from opened glass containers on public property.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Opened glass container means:

(1)

Any drinking vessel made of glass, excluding drinking glasses, which is packaged and contains no liquid; or

(2)

Any container made of glass upon which the seal has been broken.

(b)

Prohibited.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or drink from any opened glass container in or on any public street or sidewalk in the city.

(2)

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or drink from any opened glass container in or on any public park, playground, square or unenclosed public place within the city limits.

(c)

Posting of notice. The owner of every establishment which sells beverages in glass containers in the city shall post two copies of this section in their establishment. Failure to post such copies shall be unlawful. These copies may be obtained from the office of the city clerk.

(Code 1976, § 15:161; Ord. No. 873, §§ 1, 3, 12-21-1981; Ord. No. 952, § 1, 10-9-1989)