In the United States , open reserve law governs or prohibits the existence of open containers of alcohol in certain areas, as well as the active consumption of alcohol in the area. "Public places" in this context refers to open public places such as sidewalks, parks and vehicles. This does not include the nominal private space that is open to the public, such as bars, restaurants and stadiums. The purpose of this law is to limit public toxicity, especially malicious acts of operating a vehicle while drunk. Open container law is a state law, not a federal law; so they vary from state to state.
Video United States open-container laws
Open container in public
The majority of US states and territories prohibit the possession and/or consume of open containers of alcohol in public places, such as on roads, while 24 states have no laws on alcohol consumption by the public. However, the definition of "public place" is not always clear. California is unique in that it has state laws on the books, but is similar to countries that do not have laws, the state law only applies to areas where "city, county, or city and county have enacted the rules".
The limitation of open containers is not always strictly enforced, and open containers may in fact be legally permitted in private events open to the public. This is especially the case in downtown districts and during holidays and sporting events; see tailgate party.
Places where the law
There is a public place in the United States where open containers are explicitly allowed:
- Hood River, Oregon . This port city located along the Columbia River has no open container law, and is allowed to drink in public.
- Butte City, Montana , prohibits containers only between 2 and 8 am. Drinking openly on the street is permissible throughout the city (and elsewhere in Montana where there is no local law) for another 18 hours in a day. Recent attempts to pass a broad open container ban on Butte met with widespread opposition and were dropped. However, the law of the state of Montana does not prohibit open containers on vehicles on the highway.
- In Power & amp; Light District of Kansas City, Missouri, a Missouri state law specifically precedes the usual local Kansas City law against open containers and allows the ownership and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the street in an open plastic container. Although Missouri does not have open statewide container laws, Power & amp; The Light District remains the only part of Kansas City where open containers are allowed completely on the road, and throughout Kansas City, open containers remain strictly prohibited.
- In non-contact Clark County, Nevada (excluding the Las Vegas Strip) the law allows ownership and consumption in the way of alcoholic beverages except in the parking lot or, if alcohol is purchased in a closed container, at place or within 1000 feet of the store purchased. It is also illegal to have a glass or aluminum beverage container on specially designed streets during special events, such as the Strip on New Year's Eve.
- The entertainment district along Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee , is specifically excluded from Tennessee's entire open container ban and Memphis local open container ban, allowing the opening consumption of alcoholic beverages on the street.
- The city of New Orleans, Louisiana allows ownership and consumption in the way of alcoholic beverages in open plastic containers (not in glass bottles or containers). However, throughout Louisiana, open containers are still prohibited, despite the fact that the frozen frozen daiquiri is legal.
- In the Savannah Historic District of Downtown Savannah, Georgia , municipal law permits ownership and consumption on the street of one alcoholic beverage in an open plastic container of not more than 16 ounces. Since Georgia does not have open state container laws, city laws regulate them. However, throughout Savannah, open containers remain banned.
- In an area of ​​approximately 80 acres in Downtown Dalton, Georgia , municipal legislation permits ownership and consumption on the street of one alcoholic beverage on an open paper or plastic cup no more than 16 ounces between 12:30 pm and midnight. Allowed territory boundaries are Hawthorne Street, western L & amp; N Railway, Morris Street, and Thornton Avenue. Drinks should be distributed by licensed companies in the area specified in cups that meet the specifications issued by the Downtown Dalton Development Authority. However, throughout Dalton, open containers remain banned.
- The city of Fredericksburg, Texas allows beer or wine containers to open (without liquor) in the main street shopping district.
- Canton City, Ohio is one of the first cities in Ohio that allows the consumption of alcoholic beverages openly in "designated outdoor refreshment areas" in accordance with state laws enacted in 2015 (Sub HB No. 47).
- Mobile City, Alabama allows open plastic containers with commercially printed names and logos from designated licensees.
- The city of Tampa, Florida allows up to two drinks in a plastic container per person at Tampa Riverwalk , purchased from one of the licensed facilities along it, between 11 â € < â €
Maps United States open-container laws
Open container in vehicle
To comply with the Federal Department of Transportation TEA-21 regulation, the country's open motor vehicle container legislation must:
- Prohibits both the ownership of an open beverage and the consumption of any alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle;
- Cover any passenger areas of any motor vehicle, including unlocked glove compartments and other areas of the vehicle that are easily accessible to drivers or passengers while in their seats;
- Applicable to all alcoholic beverages and all alcoholic drinks, including beer, wine, and alcohol containing half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume;
- Applies to all passenger vehicles except for passenger vehicles designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation (such as buses, taxis, and limousines) or home of motor homes;
- Applies to all vehicles on public highways or right lanes (ie on the shoulders) of public roads;
- Requires major law enforcement, rather than requiring the possibility of other cause violations before enabling open container law enforcement.
Currently, 39 states and the District of Columbia are complying. Alaska, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Wyoming have the same limits on the ownership of open containers in vehicles, but not on TEA-21 compliance levels.
See also
- Alcohol laws from the United States by state
- Alcohol Act in Kansas (in accordance with TEA-21)
- Missouri alcohol laws ( are not in accordance with TEA-21 - there are no statewide law openings)
- New York alcohol laws (compliant with TEA-21)
- Oklahoma alcohol law (in accordance with TEA-21)
- Tennessee alcohol laws ( not in accordance with TEA-21 - open container laws cover only drivers)
- Drink in public
Footnote
External links
- Alcohol NIH Policy Information System
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