Pinole Municipal Code Ch. 9.08 Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Public

It is unlawful for any person in any place open or accessible to the general public which is not licensed to permit such possession or consumption, to possess or to consume from any bottle, can or other receptacle any spirituous, malt, vinous or alcoholic beverages. (Ord. 480 § 2(part), 1986).

It is unlawful for any person in or on any street or sidewalk, or any passageway open to public use, or in or on any public park, playground or community house, or in any automobile while the automobile is on any alley, street or highway or on public, or open to public view, to possess or to consume from any bottle, can or other receptacle, any spirituous, malt, vinous or alcoholic beverages, except that this section shall not pertain to the premises of a residential dwelling as long as such consumption is with the express permission of the owner, the owner's agent or person in lawful possession thereof. (Ord. 480 § 2(part), 1986).

The chief of police may issue a permit allowing consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in places prohibited by this chapter upon proper application to the chief of police on forms available at the police department. This application must be completed thirty days prior to the date the public consumption is requested. The permit shall not be granted if in the opinion of the chief, the safety or well-being or appearance of the city will be adversely affected or if prior experiences have shown the issuance of the permit would not be in the best interests of the city. A refusal to grant a permit by the chief of police may be appealed to the City Counci l. The permit will specify the geographical boundaries in which consumption of beverages will be allowed. Any consumption outside of this boundary will be considered a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 480 § 2(part), 1986).

Any person, firm or corporation who shall do any act prohibited by this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 480 § 2(part), 1986).