Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Fortuna Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Alcohol – Open Container Possession Near Off-Sale Premises
Fortuna Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fortuna
Cite as: Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.16.010. Authority.¶
This section of the code is authorized under Section 647(e) of the Penal Code which grants cities the right to control open alcoholic beverage containers near posted off-sale premises.
(Ord. 84-481)
§ 9.16.020. Prohibition.¶
No person or persons may have in their possession any open alcoholic beverage container while on the posted premises which includes the posted parking lot or the public sidewalks immediately adjacent to any retail package off-sale alcoholic beverage licensee which has been posted under this chapter.
(Ord. 84-481)
§ 9.16.030. Sign posting.¶
The signs must be clearly posted in both the retail business and the parking lot of the business. The wording will go as follows:
| Notice: Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container on these premises parking lot, or adjacent sidewalk is a violation of Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 and is punishable as an infraction. |
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(Ord. 84-481)
§ 9.16.040. Penalty for violation.¶
Any violation of this chapter shall be an infraction.
(Ord. 84-481)
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