§ 6-2. Possession of open containers.

(a)

Definitions. Definitions contained in F.S. chs. 561, 562, 563, 564 and 565 (the Beverage Law), as these may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted as the definitions for purposes of this section.

(b)

Prohibitions. It is unlawful within the unincorporated area of the county for any person to purchase, use, offer for sale, possess, consume or carry in any cup, glass, can or other open or unsealed container, any alcoholic beverage on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys or rights-of-way; or in or upon any parking area or other area outside of and adjacent to any premises holding a license granted by the division of alcoholic beverages and tobacco of the department of business regulation of the state, including within or upon any vehicle located in such parking or other area.

(c)

Penalty. Violations of this section are punishable as provided in section 1-7.

(Ord. No. 92-5, §§ I—III, 4-2-92; Ord. No. 01-24, § 1, 9-6-01; Ord. No. 2015-12 , § I, 7-16-15)

State law reference

Possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles prohibited, F.S. § 316.1936.