Public Conduct in Upper Darby, PA (2026)
2 verified public conduct rules for Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Marijuana Use
Upper Darby decriminalized personal marijuana use and possession of a small amount in 2020: instead of an arrest, Section 362-3 makes it a summary citation carrying a flat $75 fine, with community service the court can substitute under Section 362-5.
Upper Darby Marijuana Use Citation Rule
Light RestrictionsUpper Darby Code § 362-3
§ 362-3. Personal possession or personal use of a small amount of marijuana. A. So long as marijuana shall be listed as a controlled substance in the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act, 1972, April 14, P.L. 233, No. 64, § 1 et seq., 35 P.S. § 780-101 et seq., no person shall be in possession of a small amount of marijuana as defined in said Act. ... C. Any person who is foun...
Public Alcohol Use
Upper Darby Township Code Chapter 216 makes it a summary offense to drink alcohol or carry an open container on any public way or place in the Township. A single violation carries a flat $300 fine plus prosecution costs.
Upper Darby Bans Public Drinking and Open Containers
Some RestrictionsUpper Darby Code §§ 216-2, 216-3
§ 216-2. Public consumption prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully consume in or upon public ways or places within the Township of Upper Derby any beverage containing any percentage of alcohol whatsoever. § 216-3. Possession of open container. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or transport any open container that contains an alcoholic beverage with any percent...
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