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Quincy, MA Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Banned locations
public ways, parks, beaches
Possession also banned
buildings, parks, playgrounds
First offense fine
$100
Subsequent offense fine
$200
One-day permit available
via Licensing Commissioners

Summary

Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) bans drinking or possessing alcohol on public ways, parks, playgrounds, and beaches without a permit; violators face police arrest and fines up to $200 under City Code Chapter 109.

No person shall drink or consume alcoholic beverages as defined in MGL c. 138, § 1, while in, within, on, or upon any public way, or any place set forth in § 109-1, or any way or beach to which the public has a right of access, or any private land or place without the consent of the owner or person in control thereof.

§ 109-3. Possession prohibited in certain public places. No person while in, within, on or upon any public building, public park or public playground shall have in his possession any alcoholic beverage as defined in MGL c. 138, § 1.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Quincy Municipal Code § 109-2 prohibits drinking or consuming alcoholic beverages on any public way, in public buildings, parks, playgrounds, or on beaches and ways the public can access, and on private land without the owner's consent. § 109-3 separately bars mere possession of alcohol in public buildings, parks, or playgrounds. The Board of Licensing Commissioners can grant a one-day license under § 109-4 for supervised events. Police may arrest without a warrant for violations; § 109-6 sets fines of $100 for a first offense and $200 for each later offense, on top of any state penalty under MGL c. 40, § 21D.

Violations & Fines

Police may arrest without a warrant; fines run $100 for a first offense and $200 for each subsequent violation under § 109-6, on top of state penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink alcohol on a Quincy beach?
No. City Code § 109-2 bans consuming alcohol on any beach or way the public can access, plus parks and playgrounds, unless the Licensing Board issues a one-day permit under § 109-4.
What's the penalty for an open container in Quincy?
A first violation costs $100 and each later offense costs $200 under § 109-6; police can arrest without a warrant for violating the chapter.

Sources & Official References

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