Chapter 9.32
MINORS

Sections:

9.32.010    Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

9.32.020    Possession, consumption of intoxicating liquor by minors.

9.32.010 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

A. Every person is guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor who:

1. Admits to or allows to remain in any place held open to the public owned, kept, or managed by him where intoxicating liquors are sold, given away, or disposed of, except a restaurant or dining room, any person under the age of 18 years; or

2. Sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given to any person under the age of 21 years, any intoxicating liquor; or

3. Admits to, or allows to remain in any dance house, public pool or billiard hall, reputed house of prostitution or assignation, place where prohibited drug is used, or place of entertainment injurious to health or morals, owned, kept or managed by him, any person under the age of 18; or

4. Sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given to any person under the age of 18, tobacco in any form, cigarette paper or wrapper, or any revolver or pistol.

B. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a misdemeanor.

C. It is no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this section that the minor acted, or was believed by the defendant to act, as an agent or representative of another. (Ord. 195 § 4, 1978; Ord. 157 § 7.2, 1976)

9.32.020 Possession, consumption of intoxicating liquor by minors.

A. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to possess, consume, or otherwise acquire any liquor as that term is defined in RCW 66.04.010, as amended. This section does not apply to liquor given or permitted to be given to a person under the age of 21 years by a parent or guardian and consumed in the presence of the parent or guardian. This subsection shall not authorize consumption or possession of liquor by a person under the age of 21 years on any premises licensed under Chapter 66.24 RCW. This section does not apply to liquor given for medicinal purposes to a person under the age of 21 years by a parent, guardian, physician, or dentist. This section does not apply to liquor given to a person under the age of 21 years when such liquor is being used in connection with religious services and the amount consumed is the minimal amount necessary for the religious service.

B. Any person under the age of 21 years who purchases, consumes, or has in his/her possession any liquor is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. C-172 § 1, 1988; Ord. 157 § 7.2, 1976)