"individuals who receive a Criminal Court Summons citing a violation of Section 10-125 (2b) of the N.Y.C. Administrative Code- “Consumption of Alcohol on Streets Prohibited” ( also known as “Open Container Violation” or “Consumption of Alcohol in Public”) are eligible to plead guilty and pay a $25 fine "

http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/criminal/specialprojects.shtml

Duger som källa? En snabb googling ger att bötesbeloppet varierar mellan åtminstone 25-1000 dollar beroende på i vilken stat det är.