The City of Campbell River is trying to curb alcohol use in public.
Bylaw enforcement officers can now write tickets related to liquor consumption in a public place.
Those caught drinking in public can face fines of up to $200.
Last week, Council members adopted amendments to the Public Nuisance and to the Ticketing for Bylaw Offences bylaws.
The City says this change is consistent with what other communities do to help the RCMP manage the consumption of liquor in public places.
It also says that this will help the City obtain compliance with bylaws that prohibit open drinking downtown.
In the event that multiple tickets are unpaid over an extended time, the City can apply to the Courts to have a person barred from the area.
The City notes that this strategy has been successful at reinforcing appropriate behaviour and reducing downtown disturbances in other jurisdictions.
Bylaw enforcement officers were previously allowed to write tickets for liquor consumption in parks.
