Nevada City Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Alcoholic Beverages

It is unlawful for any person to drink, consume, transport, carry or possess any alcoholic beverage, except in the original package and the seal unbroken, on the public streets, parks, sidewalks and public parking lots in the historical district of Nevada City (as defined in the zoning ordinance), except the council of the city of Nevada City may by resolution suspend the provisions of this section for city-sponsored events or for approved Nevada City Chamber of Commerce sponsored events to facilitate fund raising. Only alcohol purchased from a licensed participating vender of the chamber-sponsored event is covered by this exception and containers must be in compliance with chapter 9.20 of this Title.

(Ord. 97-05 § 1 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-04 § 1 (part), 1996)

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § I, 5-10-2017)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by the maximum penalty established by state law, with the current penalty being a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first conviction, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second conviction within one (1) year, and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional conviction within one (1) year.

(Ord. 97-05 § 1 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-04 § 1 (part), 1996)