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Old 08-11-2007, 11:43 PM
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'Open Container' question

What is the name of your state? Georgia

Last night I was ticketed for 'open container'

From what I'm reading, open container applies to inside a vehicle.
I got mine the second after I stepped out of the bar I was in while still (accidentally) holding a beer. Is this even illegal in the first place? and if so...is it really the 'open container' law that was broken [as I was ticketed for]...?

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Old 08-12-2007, 07:32 AM
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What statute did you allegedly violate?
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Old 08-12-2007, 11:37 AM
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Statewide you may be right, but there are jurisdictions (Athens GA for example) that make it illegal to carry an open container on the public streets, sidewalks, road right of ways, or in a public parking lot.
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