The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens that possession of open containers of alcohol and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property is prohibited in the Town of Ocean City. This includes public streets, sidewalks, roadways and alleyways.
In addition to public streets, drinking alcohol on the beach in Ocean City is also prohibited. The Ocean City Police Department, in partnership with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, reminds citizens that drinking on public beaches is not only unlawful, but is also dangerous.
“When alcohol is consumed on the beach, a number of safety issues can arise,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “Not only are you at a higher risk for heat related illnesses due to dehydration but there is extreme risks in swimming in the ocean while intoxicated.”
A violation of the city’s open container law, which applies to citizens of any age, may lead to a criminal violation and can result in an arrest or criminal citation. For more information on Town of Ocean City ordinances, please contact the Ocean City Police Public Affairs Office at 410.723.6665.
In addition to public streets, drinking alcohol on the beach in Ocean City is also prohibited. The Ocean City Police Department, in partnership with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, reminds citizens that drinking on public beaches is not only unlawful, but is also dangerous.
“When alcohol is consumed on the beach, a number of safety issues can arise,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “Not only are you at a higher risk for heat related illnesses due to dehydration but there is extreme risks in swimming in the ocean while intoxicated.”
A violation of the city’s open container law, which applies to citizens of any age, may lead to a criminal violation and can result in an arrest or criminal citation. For more information on Town of Ocean City ordinances, please contact the Ocean City Police Public Affairs Office at 410.723.6665.
6 comments:
Wow, I wonder how all those people in FL survive being able to consume alcoholic beverages on the beach?
I wouldn't even go to OC if you could drink on the beach. No desire to interact with "crowd" OC attracts.
Thats right I will drink to that
Oh, yeah, that will keep the thugs in line. Never mind the real problem. We're not going to clean up the boardwalk after dark, but woe be to anyone having a cold one on the beach.
Really? so all the ocean front hotels that serve liquor on the beach are creating a safety hazard. Never heard of a problem from this in the 50 years I've lived here. It's a problem just because no one's making money in o.c. when you bring your own alcohol.
2:47 You are right!
I live here and go the outer banks for my vacation. You can drink on the beach and people are well behaved and respectful of others.
Cops just want to bust more people. It's what they live for, harassing and bullying the public.
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