Summary
Police can now cite people merely holding an open alcohol container in public, not just caught drinking — aimed at chronic public drinking outside liquor stores and in parks.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fines range from about $100 to $1,000 for repeat infractions.
Neighborhoods plagued by public drinking near liquor stores and parks.
People who wear ski masks for cold weather, health, or cultural reasons—and civil-liberties advocates worried about profiling—could be affected.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
Police can now cite people merely holding an open alcohol container in public, not just caught drinking — aimed at chronic public drinking outside liquor stores and in parks.
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