Fulton Possession in open container in public places ordinance (§ 10-10)

(a) Prohibited in public places. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container when upon any public street, sidewalk, alley or public thoroughfare or on or in any public building or parking lot.

(b) Exemptions. This section shall not apply to the consumption of any intoxicating liquor, malt liquor or nonintoxicating beer opened and consumed inside an establishment licensed to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink.

(c) Permits for parks and recreational areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container on any property maintained as a park or recreational area by the city without first obtaining a permit. No permit shall be issued for any area within 150 feet of a recreational area on which a person 18 years of age or younger will be involved in an organized recreational activity. When organized recreational activities involve persons 19 years of age or older, permits may be issued for an area outside the actual participating field. Permits may not be issued for a period of time more than 18 hours during any calendar day. Those hours must be between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Permits may not be issued for more than four consecutive days. No permit may be issued for the following areas:

(1) Municipal swimming pool.

(2) Hensley Field (inside fences).

(3) Anderson Field.

(4) McBride Field.

(5) Murphy Field.

(6) Seaman Field.

(7) Backer Sports Complex.

(d) Exclusion. Tanglewood Golf Course and Legends Rec-Plex events are not subject to permit requirements, as both facilities hold all applicable liquor licenses issued by the state, county, and city.