[Amended 10-10-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-5]
A.
A person commits an offense if he or she attempts to purchase, purchases, consumes, possesses or transports any alcohol, liquor or malt or brewed beverages within the confines of the parks, recreation areas or conservation areas within the limits of the City of Pittston without the prior permission of the City Council of the City of Pittston.
B.
A person commits an offense if he or she openly consumes any alcohol, liquor or malt or brewed beverages on any public thoroughfare within the City limits of the City of Pittston without the prior permission of the City Council of the City of Pittston.
C.
Permission procedure.
(1)
For purposes of this chapter, the permission of Council may be received by applying in writing to the office of the City Administrator seven days prior to the date on which permission is requested. The City Administrator is hereby empowered to grant permission on behalf of the City Council of the City of Pittston.
(2)
If the City Administrator denies permission to any individual or organization, said individual and organization may appeal the decision to the City Council. This appeal must be presented in writing and be considered by Council at a regular meeting or special meeting of the City Council of the City of Pittston.
(3)
For the purpose of overturning the decision of the City Administrator, a simple majority vote of Council is required.
