County magistrates have issued a drink banning order against a 39-year-old man from Ross-on-Wye.
If William Carr, of Henry Street, breaches the order he can be arrested by the police and be fined up to £1,000.
The full order, the first to be applied for by police in Herefordshire, was issued on Monday, August 23.
It prohibits Carr from entering any licensed premises with an on licence.
This means virtually all of the pubs and clubs in Ross-on-Wye and the local policing team are informing those premises.
The order also means he is not to be drunk and disorderly in a public place, which covers the whole of England and Wales.
The total order is in place until August 22, 2011. He can go into off licences such as corner shops or supermarkets.
Police licensing officer Jim Mooney said: “This is the first application made by the police in Herefordshire for a drinking banning order.
“West Mercia Police and its partners in Herefordshire are committed to dealing with all aspects of drink-related anti-social behaviour and disorder that directly impacts on the lives of our communities and businesses throughout the county.
Last resort
“The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, allows the police to deal with those members of our communities who fail to curb their drinking behaviour and change their ways.”
The use of this act is seen as a last resort when challenging behaviour through other methods such as direct involvement with the PCT Community Alcohol Service and the civil Herefordshire Against Night Time Disorder group.
Mr Mooney added: “Certain people, in particular a minority among the younger members of our community, must learn to curb their behaviour and act in a responsible way that allows others to enjoy pubs, clubs and open spaces in the county.
“The man who is subject to this order has had the opportunity to change and has failed. His behaviour has been unacceptable for a long time.
“Others, who act in a similar way, may be put on notice that West Mercia Police will use this and other legislation to make our communities safer for all.”