Earlier editions: 2026-09
Portola Municipal Code Ch. 8.23 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Portola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Portola
Cite as: Portola Municipal Code Chapter 8.23 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.23.010 - Prohibition of open containers in public places.¶
It is unlawful for any person to possess any can, bottle or other container containing any alcoholic beverage which container has been opened or has a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed, in the following public places:
A. In any street, alley, path, parking lot or other location used by the public for travel or parking purposes; or
B. In any location used by the public for recreational purposes where the open container contributes to a public nuisance, except where possession is permitted under a license or permit issued by the city. Violations of this section shall be punishable pursuant to the penalty provisions of this code.
(Ord. 255 (part), 1994)
8.23.020 - Prohibition of purchase, possession or consumption by person under age twenty-one.¶
It is unlawful for any person under twenty-one years of age to purchase or possess or consume any alcoholic beverage anywhere within the city where alcoholic beverages are provided or consumed, including United States forest lands. The age or relationship of the person providing the alcoholic beverage shall not constitute a defense to the violation of this section. Violations of this section shall be punishable pursuant to the penalty provisions of this code.
(Ord. 255 (part), 1994)
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