Chapter 12.40
ALCOHOL REGULATIONS FOR CITY PREMISES
Sections:
12.40.010 Alcohol prohibited on city premises.
12.40.020 Alcoholic beverage defined.
12.40.030 City premises defined.
12.40.050 Authority to revoke permit.
12.40.060 Penalties and fines.
12.40.010 Alcohol prohibited on city premises.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drink, consume, transport, carry, or possess, sell or consume any alcoholic beverage, on city premises except as permitted under BMC 12.40.040. [Ord. 19-O-779 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 13-O-716 § 2; Ord. 08-O-618 § 2.]
12.40.020 Alcoholic beverage defined.
The term “alcoholic beverage,” as used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean and include any liquid intended for human consumption containing more than one-half of one percent by volume of alcohol. [Ord. 19-O-779 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 13-O-716 § 2; Ord. 08-O-618 § 3.]
12.40.030 City premises defined.
For the purpose of this chapter, “city premises” shall include city parks, city buildings, city parking lots, and other premises under the control of the city. [Ord. 19-O-779 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 13-O-716 § 2; Ord. 08-O-618 § 4.]
12.40.040 Permitted uses.
A. Possession, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on city premises may only be authorized through the issuance of a park use permit, event permit, or Capella use permit.
1. Only malt beverages, wine or cider shall be allowed under the aforementioned permits. All such permits must be approved by the chief of police or chief’s designee.
2. No person shall drink, or be in possession of, an open container of alcoholic beverages in a public place or premises open to the public unless the place or premises has been licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to sell intoxicating liquor for consumption or on premises for which a permit has been issued by the city.
3. Except when authorized by the city of Brookings, no person shall drink, or be in possession of, an open container of alcoholic beverages in a city of Brookings park without having first obtained a permit for such use issued by the city.
4. The possession, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be conducted only within a well defined boundary as depicted by permittee in an exhibit to be attached to the park use permit, event permit or Capella use permit.
B. No permit shall be issued authorizing the consumption, sale or possession of alcoholic beverages on any city athletic field, including spectator areas, or within 100 feet of Kidtown in Azalea Park. [Ord. 19-O-779 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 13-O-716 § 2.]
12.40.050 Authority to revoke permit.
Any officer of the Brookings police department shall have the authority to immediately revoke any park use permit, event permit or Capella use permit if said officer determines that:
A. An activity taking place at the permitted location is creating a danger to public safety.
B. The event is being conducting in a manner which is creating a nuisance.
C. Illegal activities are taking place. [Ord. 13-O-716 § 2.]
12.40.060 Penalties and fines.
Pursuant to Chapter 1.05 BMC, General Penalty. [Ord. 13-O-716 § 2; Ord. 08-O-618 § 5. Formerly 12.40.040]