Sec. 6-6Open containers
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the rulebook for selling, serving and drinking alcohol in Ashburn. It covers who can get a beer, wine or liquor license and how the city council grants, renews, suspends or takes one away; what hours stores and bars can sell; rules for events, BYOB ('brown bagging') and catering; the city's alcohol excise taxes; and a ban on drinking or open containers on city streets and property.
Except to the extent otherwise specifically permitted, no person shall have in such person's possession any package which contains an alcoholic beverage which has been opened or the seal of which has been broken while such person is located in or upon any public street, road, alley, lane, or sidewalk of the city or upon the premises of any building owned or leased by the city or upon the premises of any other property, either real or personal, owned or leased by the city.
History: (Ord. No. 2012-07, § 2(Exh. A), 12-6-2012)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIINGE_S6-6OPCO
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIINGE_S6-6OPCO
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