This Map Shows Where You Can Enjoy a Beer in Public [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s not always clear whether or not public drinking is allowed wherever you’re enjoying a few cocktails, although a lot of states do have pretty strict rules forbidding it. Still, how the heck are we law-abiding citizens supposed to discern these drinking parameters? Well, that’s where this infographic by HuffPo becomes handy.

According to the map, public drinking laws vary across the country, from statewide bans to pending laws and specific alcohol-friendly towns. Since it can be a little confusing trying to keep track of it all, so we suggest printing out this map and stashing it in your back pocket — especially if you’re traveling for the holidays. Because no one wants to be that drunkard causing public shenanigans with mall Santa. No one.

H/T + Picthx HuffPo