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Sec. 58-10. - Possession or consumption of alcoholic liquors at public facilities.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated July 8, 2025 · 2,073 sections

The text

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to have possession of or drink alcoholic liquors, as further defined herein, at public bathing and swimming facilities, beaches, playgrounds, ballfields, park and recreation areas, and all other public areas in the city, unless specifically authorized by the board of public safety, upon consultation of the director of parks and recreation.

(b)

The words "alcoholic liquors," as used in this section, shall mean only spirituous malt, vinous, fermented, brewed (whether lager or rice beer) or other liquors, or any compound or mixture thereof by whatsoever name called or known, which contains alcohol and is used as a beverage.

(Code 1971, § 15½-10)

Cross reference— Consumption of alcoholic beverages on streets or sidewalks, § 40-22.