Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — Public Peace, Safety and Morals
Cerritos Municipal Code Ch. 9.24 Drunkenness
Cerritos Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Cerritos
Cite as: Cerritos Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.24.010. Intoxication in public place unlawful.¶
It is unlawful for any intoxicated person or any person in an intoxicated condition, wilfully to appear, remain or be in or on any public highway, street, alley, way, park, playground or public place in the city, whether such person is or is not in or upon any automobile, street or interurban car, vehicle or conveyance.
(Ord. 14 § 1, 1956)
§ 9.24.020. Consumption of liquor on highway deemed misdemeanor.¶
(a) Every person who goes upon or remains upon any part of a public highway in the city while he is consuming any alcoholic beverage is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Every person who enters or remains in any vehicle while such vehicle is on any part of any public highway in the city when such person or any other occupant of such vehicle is consuming any alcoholic beverage is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 13 §§ 1, 2, 1956)
§ 9.24.030. Penalty for violation.¶
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1.08.020.
(Ord. 13 § 3, 1956; Ord. 14 § 3, 1956)
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