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AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PUBLIC INTOXCATION WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PROSPER, TEXAS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
PUBLIC INTOXICATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS an individual who appears in a public place within
the City Limits of the City of Prosper , Texas , under the
influence of intoxicants may create a danger to himself or
herself as well as to other persons; and
111 WHEREAS City Council finds there is a necessity for an
ordinance prohibiting such conduct,
IT IS THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PROSPER, TEXAS :
SECTION 1 . An individual commits an offense if he
appears in a public place within the City Limits of the City of
Prosper, Texas , under the influence of alcohol or any other
substance, to the degree that he may endanger himself or others.
SECTION 2. It is a defense to prosecution under' this
ordinance that the alcohol or other substance was administered
for theraputic purposes by a licensed physician.
SECTION 3. Any individual found guilty of violating
this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be
punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00 ).
11/ SECTION 4 . The caption of this ordinance shall be
published one ( 1) time in a newspaper having general circulation
in the City of Prosper, Texas, and shall be effective immediately
after adoption and such publication.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THIS / 2_ DAY OF h e , 1984 .
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