Huntington City Council considers open container law changes for part of downtown

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington City Council on Monday night heard first reading of an ordinance that would make the area of Third and Fourth avenues between 8th and 10th streets a private outdoor designated area (PODA).

If ultimately approved, open container laws would not apply to approved businesses from 5 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays April through October.

Huntington City Council next meets on June 12 to further consider the ordinance.

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