Chapter 9.07
MALT LIQUOR

Sections:

9.07.010    Sale of malt liquor.

9.07.020    Violation – Penalty.

9.07.010 Sale of malt liquor.

A. Any person who sells or offers for sale kegs or other containers containing seven gallons or more of malt liquor to consumers who are not licensed under Chapter 66.24 RCW shall:

1. Require the purchaser to sign a receipt for the beverage and provide the following:

a. Two pieces of identification, one of which is a motor vehicle operator’s license number or a Washington State identification card;

b. Location, date and time where the beverage will be consumed;

c. A sworn statement providing that the purchaser is of legal age to purchase, possess or use malt liquor, that the purchaser will not allow any person under the age of 21 to consume the beverage except as provided in RCW 66.44.270, and that the purchaser will not remove or obliterate the numbered label affixed to the container.

2. Record the identification of the keg or container for the purpose of tracing the items if the contents are consumed in violation of this code in the following manner:

a. Record the serial number of the keg or container on the receipt;

b. Identify the keg or container purchased by affixing a numbered label to the keg or container;

c. Record the identification number on the receipt. The original copy of the receipt shall be retained for a period of one year subject to inspection by the city police department. A copy of this receipt shall be provided to the purchaser.

3. Notify the city police department and/or the Stevens County sheriff’s office immediately in the event that the purchase exceeds 20 gallons or more of malt liquor. (Ord. 896 NS § 1, 1983; Ord. 890 § 1, 1983).

9.07.020 Violation – Penalty.

Violation of any provisions of CMC 9.07.010 is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in CMC 1.08.010 and 1.08.020. (Ord. 890 § 2, 1983).