24 chapters · 256 sections in this title.
9 CMC § 5851 Short Title
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Short Title. This chapter may be cited as “The Open Container Act.” Source: PL 10-54, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 10-54 took effect April 10, 1997.
9 CMC § 5852 Definition
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Definition. (a) “Open container” means any bottle, can, or receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage which: (1) has been opened; or (2) has a seal broken; or (3) contents have been partially removed. (b) “Possess” means either actual possession of the open container or that the…
9 CMC § 5853 Prohibition
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Open Container – Prohibition. (a) It is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage while in a motor vehicle or in the truck-bed of a motor vehicle. (c) It is unlawful f…