Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
I have tried to look this up all over the internet and I'm getting very mixed answers. Can I drink a beer in a public place in Florida? What is the brown bag thing all about?
I get the open container law in a motor vehicle but what about in public??? Anyone help please. |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
To my knowledge there is only one safe place to drink in public in Florida:
Key West In a similar manner to New Orleans, while strictly still illegal a blind eye is turned. |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
In most States, Cities, Towns have ordinances preventing consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places.
Jim. |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Public consumption of alcohol is basically illegal everywhere, if not by state law then by city ordinances. You should check the laws in your city but it is likely prohibited.
In some places there are exceptions, such as sporting events (the tailgate party) but often these exceptions are "the police looking the other way", i.e. the brown bag. Cops don't ask what is in the bag, people don't tell, and everyone goes on their way. UPDATE: I believe this is the Tampa law: http://library.municode.com/index.as...tename=Florida Sec. 3-40. - Consumption and possession of open containers on streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public property. (a) It is unlawful for any person to consume, assist or aid another to consume any alcoholic beverage upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public property within the city. (b) It is unlawful for any person to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public property, including public or semi-public parking lots, within the city. (1) As used in subsection (b), "open container" means any vessel or container containing an alcoholic beverage, including beer or wine, which is immediately capable of consumption or the seal of which has been broken. (2) An open container shall be considered to be in the possession of the person if the container is in the physical control of such person. (c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply when: (1) The street, sidewalk, alley, or other public property receives a temporary or permanent alcoholic beverage special use permit pursuant to chapter 27, and if applicable section 3-41, of this Code; or (2) A portion of a sidewalk has been leased and permitted as a sidewalk café as provided for in chapter 22 of this Code; or (3) A portion of the street, connecting sidewalk or alley has been marked and/or designated as a crossing for a public golf course. |
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Very helpful. Thank you everyone.
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by paulward50
(Post 9417884)
I have tried to look this up all over the internet and I'm getting very mixed answers. Can I drink a beer in a public place in Florida? What is the brown bag thing all about?
I get the open container law in a motor vehicle but what about in public??? Anyone help please. http://www.himmarshee.com/about/ Generally NO, if in doubt don't do it. Reg. Frank R. Ps. "Brown Bag, is a term used to describe, street people/homeless people, drinking alcohol, from a bottle or can, hidden in a brown paper bag. Its usually always Illegal. The nice term of Brown Bag, would be someone taking their lunch to work, in a Brown Paper Bag. |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by frrussre
(Post 9423447)
"Himmarshee Village" Ft. Lauderdale, is an area full of Bars & restaurants. As you leave the bars, they will give you a plastic, to pour your drink in. You then can walk from place to place, with your drink.
http://www.himmarshee.com/about/ ... |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
land of the free.
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Manc
(Post 9423997)
land of the free.
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by paulward50
(Post 9417884)
I have tried to look this up all over the internet and I'm getting very mixed answers. Can I drink a beer in a public place in Florida? What is the brown bag thing all about?
I get the open container law in a motor vehicle but what about in public??? Anyone help please. On topic though....have you ever been to Gasparilla here (or any other publicized event?) Lots of people take coolers with them full of beer and openly drink them. Same deal with the public beaches, parks, etc - I've never seen anyone get into trouble so long as they were not acting up. |
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Leslie
(Post 9424112)
Drinking in the streets is hardly a human or civil right.
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 9424746)
far more important than being able to galavant around with a gun though :D
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 9424746)
far more important than being able to galavant around with a gun though :D
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Leslie
(Post 9424112)
Drinking in the streets is hardly a human or civil right.
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Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Originally Posted by Dan725
(Post 9424182)
Why, do you fancy wandering the streets of Tampa like a wino or something? ;) :lol: Sod that, far too hot this time of year. I'd recommend going to a bar....much more civilized and fun, anyway!
On topic though....have you ever been to Gasparilla here (or any other publicized event?) Lots of people take coolers with them full of beer and openly drink them. Same deal with the public beaches, parks, etc - I've never seen anyone get into trouble so long as they were not acting up. |
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