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Can you drink in public parks in Florida?

Fireworks are prohibited in all Florida State Parks. Hunting is prohibited in Florida State Parks. The state reserves offer special hunting seasons. Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed in designated areas only.



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You can be cited for consuming alcohol or possessing alcohol on streets, sidewalks, in parking lots or on beaches throughout the state. An open container can be an open bottle or can, flask, cup, or glass containing any amount of alcohol.

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Rules vary from park to park as to where alcohol is legal and where it isn't, but in most parks, drinking is legal on campgrounds and in most public-use areas, and illegal in most parking lots, pull-outs, and park buildings.

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Other parks where alcohol is permitted at city-sponsored or co-sponsored events are Straub Park, Spa Beach, the Pier approach and Poynter Park.

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Penalties for Public Drinking If you have an open container of alcohol or are visibly intoxicated on a beach that does not allow drinking, you could receive a misdemeanor charge. You could receive a fine of up to $250 as well as up to 90 days in jail.

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It's a rule that was in place for decades: no alcohol on the sand at Fort Lauderdale Beach. But after more than 30 years, the ban on booze has been lifted. Hotels like the Hilton are now rolling out your favorite cocktail on the beach.

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Drugs and alcohol Drug use and open containers of alcohol are never allowed while using the Uber platform.

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