Chapter 9.06
GAMBLING
Sections:
9.06.010 Definitions – Adoption by reference.
9.06.020 Professional gambling prohibited.
9.06.030 Exemptions – Adoption by reference.
9.06.040 Punch boards and pulltabs authorized.
9.06.060 Certain social card games prohibited.
9.06.010 Definitions – Adoption by reference.
The following sections are adopted by reference: RCW 9.46.0201 through 9.46.0289. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).
9.06.020 Professional gambling prohibited.
A. A person is guilty of professional gambling in the third degree if he or she engages in, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in, professional gambling as defined in this chapter, and:
1. His or her conduct does not constitute first or second degree professional gambling;
2. He or she operates any of the unlicensed gambling activities authorized by this chapter in a manner other than as prescribed by this chapter; or
3. He or she is directly employed in but not managing or directing any gambling operation.
B. This section shall not apply to those activities enumerated in BLMC 9.06.030 and 9.06.040 or to any acts in furtherance of such activities when conducted in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.46 RCW and the rules adopted pursuant to that chapter.
C. Professional gambling in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor subject to the penalty established in RCW 9A.20.021. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).
9.06.030 Exemptions – Adoption by reference.
The following sections are adopted by reference: RCW 9.46.0305 through 9.46.0321, 9.46.0331 through 9.46.0361, 9.46.291, and 9.46.293. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).
9.06.040 Punch boards and pulltabs authorized.
The city council hereby authorizes any person, association or organization operating an established business primarily engaged in the selling of food or drink for consumption on the premises to utilize punch boards and pulltabs as a commercial stimulant to such business when licensed and utilized or operated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.46 RCW and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).
9.06.050 Exemptions.
The penalties provided for professional gambling in this chapter shall not apply to the activities authorized by this chapter when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with Chapter 9.46 RCW and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).
9.06.060 Certain social card games prohibited.
Social card games as otherwise authorized by RCW 9.46.0325 are hereby prohibited within the city of Bonney Lake pursuant to RCW 9.46.295. Conduct of such a game shall constitute professional gambling in violation of BLMC 9.06.020. This section shall not be deemed to prohibit any other social card games or other activities otherwise permitted by Chapter 9.46 RCW and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Ord. 1444 § 1, 2012).