State laws

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

Hey guys I gotta few questions here.

You see in Germany we have one uniform federal law which is equally effective in all states of Germany.

But in the lovely and wunderbar United States there are different laws in different states. (no irony or sarcasm in this sentence!)
So I´d like to know something.

Where is it legal to:
Smoke in Bars ect. (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Drink booze in public (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Smoke pot (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Wheres no closing time (except Nevada wheres everything legal)

Please dont't take this as an affront against law I just wanna be informed when I goin to USA next year!!!!

Thanks alot for answers!

Undertow · Jul 24, 2009

I don't believe it's legal anywhere in the US to consume (including smoking) or be in possession of marijuana. I understand that some states have attempted to decriminalize possession under a certain amount, but I'm sure you can still be arrested for visibly smoking it. I imagine the west coast is more lenient than the east or central. When I was in Seattle, the police didn't bother people smoking/selling dope as long as it remained in a park area near Pike's Place. That's only my observation, unfortunately, and not necessarily a fact.

I don't know about smoking in bars; that definitely depends on each State. Iowa does not have this pleasure, and our bars also having closing times. Again, I think it may be the West Coast (not Cali.) that smoking, and I have no idea about no closing time.

You may want to further define drinking in public. If you mean carrying an open container of alcohol down a random city sidewalk, I'm not sure that's legal anywhere in the States. However, I'm sure there are many locations around the US where you can drink within a limited proximity of bars and restaurants. This may be more of a City law more so than State law, although I'm sure there are State laws against it as well.

Hope this helps a little.

Atticus Finch · Jul 24, 2009

Platten said:
Where is it legal to:
Smoke in Bars ect. (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Drink booze in public (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Smoke pot (except Nevada wheres everything legal)
Wheres no closing time (except Nevada wheres everything legal)

Thanks alot for answers!

If you are looking for one place in the U.S. where you can do all of the above, the answer is nowhere. Not even Navada. Federal law prohibits the possession of marijuana.

AF

MPicciotto · Jul 24, 2009

Key West, FL allows open containers as long as they are not glass or aluminum cans. You can walk out of the bar with your preferred beverage as long as it's in a plastic cup. Not sure the closing time of the bars, but it is rather late. Also the Aquarium is way cool from a Lounger perspective. Constructed during the Great Depression by one of the alphabet soup agencies, two oval tanks are in the middle that you can walk right up too, one has rays and the other sharks. Around the perimeter are glass walled tanks. Very cool place. So is the pirate museum where you can see an original Jolly Roger.

Matt

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

Okay first: Thanks for answers.

So what I shall do?

Should I ask at the townhall what´s the laws in the state I am?

For your information or if you`re interested I list laws in Germany (when you ever come here you`re informed)

Booze: You allowed to drink wherever you want (except school ect.) if you buy a bottle of beer or whiskey at the gas station you can sit down at the siewalk and drink it. youre allowed to drink beer, champaign and wine from 16ears on, everything else with 18 years
Smoking. depends from state to state, but itsonly allowed after youre turned 18 years
Pot: well, comsumation is allowed but not sale or property.
closing times: never heard about something like this

And please I dont wanna do anyhing illegal in the United States I just wanna be informed.

Atticus Finch · Jul 24, 2009

Platten said:
...in Germany...

Booze: You allowed to drink wherever you want (except school ect.) if you buy a bottle of beer or whiskey at the gas station you can sit down at the siewalk and drink it. youre allowed to drink beer, champaign and wine from 16ears on, everything else with 18 years
Smoking. depends from state to state, but itsonly allowed after youre turned 18 years
Pot: well, comsumation is allowed but not sale or property.
closing times: never heard about something like this.

OK, OK. So y'all can legally drink in public, smoke weed and generally have fun without harming anyone...

....we can have GUNS!!!

AF

lady eel · Jul 24, 2009

here is a breakdown of liquor laws for each state. I believe Louisana has some of the most lax laws, if you plan on going to New Orleans.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_the_United_States_by_state

I'm sure there are similar breakdowns of smoking laws, etc. available on the net
Most bars that don't allow smoking will provide a patio also. BTW as someone who works in a bar, I love the smoking laws in California!

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

Yes I know....and this sucks....

I´d loved to be on my property have a drink and shoot in tha air for stupid pidgeons i hate so much....

I´d loved to have guns in Germany.................

lady eel · Jul 24, 2009

smoking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smoking_bans_in_the_United_States

Paisley · Jul 24, 2009

Platten said:
Okay first: Thanks for answers.

So what I shall do?

Why don't you go to Utah where you can't do anything but take a break from smoking, drinking and getting high? They have skiing, mountains, deserts, white water rafting, fishing, Dinosaur National Monument, Anasazi (Native American) ruins, and so on. And if you get bored with all that, Nevada is next door.

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

@ Paisley:

I´m sorry but for ya infromation: I live in bavaria.

I got everything.

Skiing, Mountains, Lederhosen, Weißwurst, weird churches, Oktoberfest, alc, smokes and so on....

And I was once in Utah....I tried to get a 'Frühschoppen', which means you drink a bear at 11 a.m. but they don't serve wine and beer at this time....

And I dont plan to get high....its ust when I have suprisely the idea to do it....

Cherry_Bombb · Jul 24, 2009

I think taking a gander at these laws should brighten anyone's day:

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Paisley · Jul 24, 2009

I didn't think you'd be thrilled at the idea of going to Utah.

Kidding aside, laws about drinking and smoking can vary from city to city. Closing times are just local custom in some places.

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

Its nothin against Utah, its a very pretty state, but in Salt Lake City someones tried to convert me.....and I hate nothin more than people trying to convert me...and communism.....

And guess what: it was the same guy who was in Munich to convert me!!! He was on his 'mission' in Germany and he caught me a second time in Utah...I dont appreciate that....

shortbow · Jul 24, 2009

Head north-west, young man. Alaska.

THe Conductor · Jul 24, 2009

Depending on the state liquor law, closing times will vary to whenever they feel like it, to whenever it is illegal to sell alcohol. Some states make it illegal to sell alcohol between certain hours (2AM-6AM for instance.) In those states that are lax, they'll usually stay open as long as there are customers.

In Nevada for instance, you can buy liquor 24/7, and be publicly intoxicated.

Some states require all alcohol to be purchased from a liquor store, some states allow beer and wine in grocery stores (Oregon), others sell it all (California)

Also a fun tidbit, in some states, it is not illegal for those under 21 to drink beer or wine. However, it must be within a private dwelling and provided by the minor's parents.

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

I like the east coast, buddy.....

Paisley · Jul 24, 2009

Platten said:
Its nothin against Utah, its a very pretty state, but in Salt Lake City someones tried to convert me.....and I hate nothin more than people trying to convert me...and communism.....

And guess what: it was the same guy who was in Munich to convert me!!! He was on his 'mission' in Germany and he caught me a second time in Utah...I dont appreciate that....

That can happen anywhere. It's best to just say no thanks or that you aren't interested.

I think there are some threads in the Steamer Trunk section about different places in the U.S.

Platten · Jul 24, 2009

But it doesnt mather were I am in The USA.

I love this country!

I'm planning to be an American Citizen for a long time....startin ma bussiness and so on...

Foofoogal · Jul 24, 2009

OK, OK. So y'all can legally drink in public, smoke weed and generally have fun without harming anyone...

....we can have GUNS!!!

so funny. I guess the reason they can do all above is why they cannot have guns.

Well, not too sure if this is the best time to be starting a business but hope all is well. I visited Germany last year and loved it. We have several Germans in our family. Such a clean place.

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