GPD Chief Lonnie Scott tells the city commission how his team will enforce the new open container ban. (Lily Kino/WUFT News) The Gainesville City Commission repealed the city’s open container laws ...

By Kirk McCracken Last month, a new law took effect that treats medical marijuana just like alcohol in regard to […] ...

The new year is not just resolutions and goals, it’s a time for new laws to be enforced. The City of Gainesville is not any different. Starting Jan. 1 the Gainesville “open container” ordinances are ...

Chris wonders, "If you have a used pipe in your truck (or an unsmoked or partially smoked joint), can that be considered an open container, or proof of intoxication even if you have not smoked in ...

Visitors to downtown Cincinnati will soon be able to walk from bar to bar with a drink in their hands.WLWT reported on Cincinnati's plan to create open container districts Thursday, but smaller cities ...

Most companies are now exploring using containers. Some, especially in the government, have been reluctant to make the move and are waiting for container standardization. Their wait is over. The Open ...

No, it’s illegal to have an open container in the car while it's operating in Massachusetts. Massachusetts law says that there cannot be an opened alcoholic beverage in the “passenger area” of a car, ...

Ever wondered if it’s legal to enjoy a drink on the beach or while strolling the streets of South Carolina’s coastal areas? The laws may be a bit stricter than you think. An open container is any ...

Jeffrey Johnson has written novels and movies in addition to legal analyses of eminent domain and immigration law. His experience in writing engaging fiction makes him uniquely capable of making the ...

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has backed a bill that would ban having an open container of alcohol in a moving vehicle. Connecticut is among just nine states where it is still legal for ...