Is drinking alcohol or using marijuana in public illegal?

Yes, drinking alcohol or using marijuana in public is illegal and is covered by Murrieta Municipal Code sections 9.01.040 and 9.01.060. If you witness someone drinking or using marijuana in public you can contact the Murrieta Police Department at 951-696-3615. Smoking at a public park is also a violation of the Murrieta Municipal Code (5.23.040) and the violator could be subject to citation.

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3. What should I do if I observe a homeless camp?
4. Is panhandling legal?
5. Is it illegal for the homeless to have shopping carts?
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