Gresham, OR Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Ban
- Open alcohol in any public place
- Exception
- OLCC-licensed premises
- Exception
- Permitted special events
- Offense class
- Class B misdemeanor
- Max fine
- $1,000
Summary
Gresham prohibits drinking or carrying an open container of alcohol in any public place unless the location is licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
(1) No person shall drink an alcoholic beverage or possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a public place or upon premises open to the public unless the premises are licensed for that purpose by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
(2) Special events that are authorized under this code and for which event permits have been properly issued by the City of Gresham and/or the Oregon Liquor Control Commission are not prohibited under GRC 7.10.120.
(3) Violation of any provision of this section is a Class B misdemeanor and, in addition to the remedies authorized for misdemeanors, a violation may be subject to a fine or penalty in the maximum amount of $1,000. (Ord. No. 1700, Amended, 03/03/2011; Ord. No. 1624, Amended, 04/20/2006; Ord. No. 1507, Amended, 10/19/2000; Ord. No. 1268, Amended, 12/17/1992)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC 7.10.120 makes it unlawful to drink an alcoholic beverage or possess an open container in a public place or on premises open to the public unless the premises hold an OLCC license for that purpose. The ban does not apply to city-authorized special events with properly issued event permits from the city and/or OLCC. A violation is a Class B misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Public drinking or carrying an open container outside a licensed premises or permitted special event is a Class B misdemeanor under GRC 7.10.120, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 in addition to misdemeanor remedies.
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