Growlers and open container laws

I was wondering that myself. I live in NYC, so I was wondering if a cop were to stop me on the way home from the beer store, could my growler be consider an open container. Granted I would hope any cop would be smart enough to notice it's still full.

 

Most places that sell growlers by me secure the caps with something, at least with the screw top growlers that are the most common by me. They usually use some sort of tape (usually electrical or friction tape) or plastic shrink wrap seals. This makes it "sealed" and safe for transport.

 

If its not within reach of the driver( in the back seat or trunk) then it its ok per my friend in PD. That's at least here in CA. The fact that its sealed and closed unlike bottles or cans that if opened cant really be sealed again then you should get the benefit of the doubt.

 

New York Open Container laws prohibit open alcohol containers in the passenger area or an unlocked glove box where it can easily be reached by the driver and/or passengers. The law applies to all types of containers (i.e., bottles, cans, cups) and all alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer and liquors that contain at least one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume. All vehicles on a public highway, including the shoulder, are subject to the open container law.

You will not have a problem with a full growler, just filled, if pulled over by a Police Officer if its out of your reach. If you smell of alcohol and were swerving all over the road, prompting you to get pulled over.....The growler is the least of your concerns!!!!!

 

They seal them with tape where I live which makes it sealed.

 

Varies by state I believe, New Jersey requires it be taped.

 

What everyone else said - it all varies by state. Typically it's in your best interest to put at least SOMETHING on it - whether it be a sticker, piece of tape, etc. That being said, I haven't seen a store in PA put anything on them.