Open-container law

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An open-container law is a law which regulates or prohibits drinking alcohol in public by limiting the existence of open alcoholic beverage containers in certain areas, as well as the active consumption of alcohol in those areas. "Public places" in this context refers to openly public places like sidewalks, parks and vehicles. It does not include nominally private spaces which are open to the public including bars, restaurants and stadiums. An open-container law may also refer to the prohibition of drivers (and sometimes passengers) from having any open container of an alcoholic beverage inside their vehicle in areas which are readily accessible to vehicle occupants (generally excluding the trunk). The stated purpose of the laws is to restrict public intoxication, especially the dangerous act of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

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