California § 25620 - Any person possessing any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcohol
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 25620 — Any person possessing any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcohol, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25620. Any person possessing any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcohol
(a) Any person possessing any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed, in any city, county, or city and county owned park or other city, county, or city and county owned public place, or any recreation and park district, or any regional park or open-space district shall be guilty of an infraction if the city, county, or city and county has enacted an ordinance that prohibits the possession of those containers in those areas or the consumption of alcoholic beverages in those areas. (b) This section does not apply where the possession is within premises located in a park or other public place for which a license has been issued pursuant to this division. (c) This section does not apply when an individual is in possession of an alcoholic beverage container for the purpose of recycling or other related activity.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25620
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25620 cover?
Section 25620 ("Any person possessing any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcohol") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 25620?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 25620 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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