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Commissioner Wheeler noted that there is no county ordinance preventing transporting of unsealed alcoholic beverages in automobiles and no state or county law prohibiting consumption in semi-public parking lots. The City of Vero Beach and City of Sebastian have adopted similar ordinances of this type, and Com- missioner Wheeler felt if the County adopted one, it would give the law enforcement agencies some teeth to prevent this from occurring in places such as Mr. Miller's, for instance. He stated that he would like to pursue this and have staff draw up an ordinance for the Board to consider. Commissioner Bowman asked if he meant just public parking lots as she believed store lots are privately owned. Attorney Vitunac clarified that it would be privately owned parking lots the public has access to. Chairman Scurlock asked if the ordinance would apply to recreational vehicles, and Commissioner Wheeler believed it would apply to any vehicle. The Chairman felt this is just another way to discourage people from drinking while they are driving, and he asked if there are any statistics to show that there have been fewer accidents where such a law has been passed. Commissioner Wheeler did not have any such statistics, but felt anything that discourages people from drinking while driving is beneficial. Chairman Scurlock asked if this actually can be enforced, and Commissioner Wheeler felt it can from the standpoint that it gives the officer probable cause to stop the vehicle. Commissioner Bird asked how far we would propose to go re the type of vehicle - any wheeled vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, etc., and Commissioner Bowman noted that she would like to see boats included. Attorney Vitunac stated that he would bring back a draft of an ordinance for the Board to review before advertising a public hearing. 51 BOOK 6 i'mu,. 5 7 DECa ��