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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Etna Municipal Code Ch. 9.06 Consuming Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property

Etna Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Etna

Cite as: Etna Municipal Code Chapter 9.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9.06.010. Drinking prohibited.

No person shall drink within the city limits any alcoholic beverage, as defined in Section 23004 of the California Business and Professions Code, in or upon:

A. Any street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or any other public right-of-way; or

B. Private property which is open to public view without the consent of the owner or control of said property.

(Ord. 209, 2014)

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§ 9.06.020. Violation – Penalty.

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is deemed guilty of an infraction.

(Ord. 209, 2014)

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§ 9.06.030. Open alcoholic beverage container.

No person shall have in his or her possession any open beverage container, including a container where the seal has been broken, containing any alcoholic beverage, as defined in Section 23004 of the California Business and Professions Code, in any public place not licensed for the consumption of any alcoholic beverage while such person is in or upon:

A. Any street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or any other public right-of-way;

B. Private property, which is open to public view, without the consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of said property.

(Ord. 209, 2014)

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§ 9.06.040. Exemption.

The chief of police may exempt any portion of this chapter as it deems necessary for special events.

(Ord. 209, 2014)

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