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An open-container law is a law which regulates or prohibits drinking alcohol in public by limiting the existence of open alcoholic beverage containers in certain areas, as well as the active consumption of alcohol in those areas. "Public places" in this context refers to openly public places such as sidewalks, parks and vehicles.
Open container laws are outlined in Section 61-4-110 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. It states that it is unlawful for any person to possess, consume, or have an open container of alcoholic ...
Laws against drinking in public are known as open container laws, as the presence of an open container of alcohol is seen as evidence of drinking in public and is far easier to witness and prove than the act of drinking. In the United States, open container laws are state laws (rather than federal laws), and therefore they differ between states ...
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Under South Carolina law, if an open container of alcohol is found in your vehicle, you could face a misdemeanor conviction resulting in a maximum $100 fine or up to 30 days in jail.
Callers comment on development, housing policies, the open container law and more
Open container may refer to: United States open-container laws , laws regarding the use of open alcohol containers in the United States of America Open Container Initiative , a Free and Open Source project and specification for Linux containers
Still, the majority of affected bars and restaurants "don't even know this law exists yet," said Jerry Jolly, a 31-year veteran of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department who served as its ...