Is a Water Bottle an Open Container?
The answer to this question depends on the context in which it is asked. Generally speaking, a water bottle is considered an open container if its contents are accessible without having to break or open the bottle itself. This means that if the lid of the bottle is off, or if the bottle has been opened and not resealed, then it would be considered an open container.
Open Container Laws
In some states, there are laws that prohibit people from carrying open containers of alcohol in public places. These laws vary from state to state, but generally speaking, they make it illegal to possess any type of alcoholic beverage in an open container in public areas such as streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces. In these cases, a water bottle containing alcohol would be considered an open container and therefore illegal.
Closed Containers
On the other hand, if the water bottle is sealed and unopened, then it would not be considered an open container. In this case, it would be considered a closed container and therefore legal to possess in public areas. It is important to note that even if the lid of the bottle is off but the contents are still sealed inside, then it would still be considered a closed container.