Public Intoxication
New York State has no law against being intoxicated from alcohol in public, but there is a law prohibiting other substances. Any person found under the influence of a substance other than alcohol in public who is endangering themselves and others is guilty of New York State Penal Code. This also applies to those found under the influence and bothering others or damaging public or private property. In addition it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol on a public sidewalk, road or park.
Read more about this topic: Alcohol Laws Of New York
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