New Franklin Intoxication or Use of Intoxicating Substance in Public Place ordinance (§ 210.575)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article XI. Offenses Concerning
A. A person commits the offense of public intoxication when he/she is in a public place in a state of drunkenness or intoxication which has been caused or induced by the consumption of alcoholic beverage or the use of a narcotic.
B. A person commits the offense of public use of an intoxicating substance when he/she shall drink or otherwise consume any alcoholic beverage, intoxicating liquor or use any controlled substance or narcotic drug in any street, public park or other public place.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 110 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.