Florida legal term
Open container in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Open container” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Open container” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Open container” means any container of alcoholic beverage which is immediately capable of being consumed from, or the seal of which has been broken.(b) “Road” means a way open to travel by the public, including, but not limited to, a street, highway, or alley. (Fla. Stat. § 316.1936)
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