§ 6-63. Open containers.

(a)

No bottle or other container of alcoholic beverages shall be opened or consumed by any person on the premises, upon which the place of business is conducted and licensed under this chapter, whether the bottle or other container so opened or consumed was bought or obtained at the place of business or elsewhere unless the premises is licensed for consumption on the premises under this chapter.

(b)

No establishment licensed under this chapter to sell alcoholic beverages shall allow a person to leave that premises with alcoholic beverages in open cup, bottle, can or other open container.

(c)

This provision shall not apply to city-sanctioned events. A City of Riverdale sanctioned event is one which is conducted by any department agency, board or commission of the city, the downtown development authority or as specifically approved by mayor and city council.

(d)

At no time shall a person be permitted to leave a premises with alcoholic beverages in a glass container unless the customer(s) is seated at a permitted outdoor dining restaurant.

( Ord. No. 04-2014, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-14 )