Public intoxication refers to being drunk and disorderly in public. The public intoxication penalty depends on which state you are in at the time of the offense. Here’s a snapshot of some of the laws: In Georgia, public intoxication is a misdemeanor. The public intoxication penalty is a maximum of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. This is the same fine you will receive in Florida; Kansas has 29 dry counties and tough laws regarding the sale of alcohol. An arrest for public intoxication can lead to fines and a stint in the county jail. If you are arrested in a dry county, you may face other charges; Many cities across the country have public intoxication laws. In some cases, offenders receive a citation and are ordered to pay a fine; Two states---Montana and Nevada---do not have public intoxication laws.