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■ M Chairman Scurlock -asked whether this would apply to people transporting empty containers to the landfill, and Attorney Wilson did not believe the ordinance would apply to contains ____ where there are just traces remaining in containers. Commissioner Bowman asked if this covered parking lots, and Attorney Wilson stated that this covers public parking lots. Attorney Vitunac further explained that to the extent that any parking lot is public, then this would apply; however, we cannot say definitely that this ordinance will cover private parking lots in malls, etc. Attorney Wilson stated that primarily this law will provide a law enforcement officer with probable cause to stop and investigate when he sees someone driving with a can of beer held to his lips or someone sitting on the side of the road drinking. Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Linda Woodard, President of Indian River County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), stated that she and several others are here this morning to show their support for this ordinance. She pointed out that Indian River County will be the 12th county in the state to adopt an ordinance of this kind. When the Legislature meets this April, one of their top priorities will be getting this legislation passed statewide. Chairman Scurlock thanked Mrs. Woodard for the tremendous effort she and other members of MADD have put into getting this ordinance before the Board. Dr. Robert Vinson asked if this ordinance would apply to a recreational motor vehicle, and it was confirmed that it would. William Koolage, 815 26th Avenue, emphasized his support for the proposed ordinance. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the Public Hearing. 23 BOOK 66 PAGES A