Public Conduct in Sullivan County, NY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sullivan County, New York.
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Loud Party Ordinance
Sullivan County's Social Host Law makes it illegal for anyone 18 or older who owns, rents or controls a property to knowingly let a minor drink alcohol or use drugs there. A first offense under §170-4 draws a $500 fine plus mandatory alcohol-awareness classes or up to 30 hours of community service; a second offense becomes an unclassified misdemeanor carrying a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
Sullivan County Social Host Liability Law
Significant RestrictionsSullivan County Code §§ 170-4 and 170-5
A. It shall be unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older who owns, rents, or otherwise controls premises, to knowingly allow the consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages or drugs by any minor on such premises. ... ... A. First offense. Failure to comply with § 170-4 of this chapter, for the first time, shall constitute a violation and be punishable by a fine of $500. The court shall...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Sullivan County bans smoking of any kind on property it owns or runs, including vacant land and county parkland such as Lake Superior State Park, under §169-1. A companion law, §169-2, designates every county-owned park and playground a Tobacco-Free Zone. The only carve-outs let Adult Care Center residents smoke in a designated area and let anyone smoke inside their own vehicle while parked or driving on county land.
No Smoking on Sullivan County Property
Heavy RestrictionsSullivan County Code §§ 169-1 and 169-2
It shall be the policy of the County of Sullivan that there shall be no smoking of any kind on any property owned or administered by the County of Sullivan. This policy shall apply to all county facilities and property, including but not limited to vacant property and property administered by the County of Sullivan, such as Lake Superior State Park, subject to the following limited exceptions: ...
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