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Atlantic City To Allow Open Alcohol Containers On Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- In Atlantic City, it's now easier to drink a beer or other adult beverages on the boardwalk. Mayor Marty Small issued an executive order Monday, temporarily allowing open alcohol containers between Sovereign and Rhode Island Avenues.

The drinks must be purchased from businesses within those limits.

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