§ 46-138. Opening or consuming alcoholic beverages near retail outlets.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to open or consume all or any part of any type of alcoholic beverage within 100 feet of any retail store where alcoholic beverages are sold in package form, or within the boundary lines of the property on which such retail store is located, whichever constitutes the greater distance.

(b)

Any person violating this section shall be guilty of an offense which shall be punishable as a misdemeanor which shall be tried in the State Court of Fulton County.

(Code 1983, § 34-1-3)

State law reference

Punishment for misdemeanors generally, O.C.G.A. § 17-10-3; maximum punishments which may be imposed for violations of county ordinances, O.C.G.A. § 36-1-20(b).