Monroe County, NY Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Buffer distance
- 50 feet of listed areas
- Beer limit w/o permit
- Six 12-oz containers
- Liquor limit w/o permit
- 32 ounces
- Permit authority
- Director of Parks
Summary
Drinking alcohol within 50 feet of a roadway, parking lot, beach, playground, path or trail in a Monroe County park is a violation.
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in or within 50 feet of any roadway, parking lot, waterway, beach area, playground, path or trail.
C. No person shall possess an opened container of an alcoholic beverage in or within any of the areas specified in Subsection B of this section, with intent to consume an alcoholic beverage. The Legislature finds that the open condition of a container containing alcoholic beverages within the areas specified in Subsection B of this section is strong evidence of an intent to consume by the person possessing the opened container. The Legislature further finds that there is a strong correlation between possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages within the areas described in Subsection B of this section and the problems described in Subsection A of this section.
D. No person shall possess or transport or bring beer into a park in a draught dispenser without a permit from the Director of Parks, with intent to consume therein.
E. No person shall possess, transport or bring into a park more than six twelve-ounce containers of beer without a permit from the Director, with intent to consume therein.
F. No person shall possess, transport or bring into a park more than 32 ounces of liquor, other than beer, without a permit from the Director, with intent to consume therein.
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4802746; v60 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Monroe County bars consuming alcohol, or possessing an open unsealed container with intent to consume, within 50 feet of a roadway, parking lot, waterway, beach area, playground, path or trail inside county parks. Bringing in more than six 12-ounce beers or 32 ounces of liquor without a Parks Director permit is also barred, and violators face a violation-level charge.
Violations & Fines
Nonobservance is a violation; container found open in a restricted zone is treated as evidence of intent to consume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drink anywhere in a Monroe County park?
Can I get a permit to bring more alcohol?
Sources & Official References
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