§ 6-6. Prohibited activities.

(a)

On school grounds; in parks. No alcoholic beverage shall be sold, possessed or consumed by any person in any school building or on any school grounds. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, possessed or consumed by any person in any county park except:

(1)

At a closed function as defined in this chapter and only at the locations specified in the definition; or

(2)

At any golf course facility owned, leased, or operated by the county or a board of commission of the county; or

(3)

At the Mable House Ampitheater (beer and wine only) may be possessed, sold by a vendor licensed as provided in this chapter and consumed by persons 21 years of age or older during concerts and performing arts events, other than events which are primarily for children or are events at which the lessee or performer requests that the possession, sale, or consumption of alcohol be prohibited. An event that is primarily for children is an event that is so designated by the county department of parks, recreation and cultural affairs.

Section 90-53 shall permit the sale of alcoholic beverages consistent with this section.

(b)

In vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to consume while driving or operating any vehicle on any public road or street any alcoholic beverage in any open or unsealed original container or cup, can, bottle or other open or unsealed container.

(Ord. of 8-14-73, art. I, § 1(p), (v); Ord. of 2-12-74; Ord. of 3-24-87; Ord. of 10-24-89, § I; Ord. of 9-25-90; Ord. of 5-11-93; Code 1977, § 3-4-4; Ord. of 7-27-04; Amd. of 2-24-09)

State law reference

Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage while operating vehicle, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253.