Fresno prohibits open containers of alcohol on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and parking lots under FMC Chapter 9 and California Business & Professions Code Section 25620, with permitted exceptions for licensed events.
Fresno's open-container ordinance bans possession or consumption of open alcoholic beverages on public property and in vehicles, paralleling state law BPC §25620 and CVC §23222. Tower District nightlife and Fulton Street events occasionally receive ABC-licensed event exceptions allowing beer gardens. Parks ban alcohol unless a permit is issued by Parks and Recreation. Tailgating at Fresno State games has dedicated rules through the university. Penalties run as infractions with first fines around $250 plus court costs.
Possessing or drinking from an open alcoholic container in public is an infraction with fines, mandatory court appearance for repeat offenses, and possible probation conditions.
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