To determine whether or not open consumption is allowed, look first at your local ordinances if it is a locally-controlled area. Many towns and cities have laws banning open consumption, or allowing open consumption only under certain circumstances. If the area is a state park or beach, check state regulations.
These are examples of town and city ordinances on open containers and open consumption.
Please remember that this guide is for information purposes only and is not comprehensive.
It is intended as a starting point for research, to illustrate the various sources of the law, and to provide guidance in their use.
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