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(1)
It shall be unlawful for any person to appear in any public place while such person is drinking or has in his possession an open container which contains any alcoholic beverage.
(2)
"Public Place", for the purpose of this section, means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access and includes but is not limited to streets, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, and shops.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, "Public Place" shall not include a bar or cabaret or any other place where alcoholic beverages are lawfully sold and consumed.