Chapter 9.25
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Sections:
9.25.010 Alcoholic beverage control.
9.25.010 Alcoholic beverage control.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW
66.04.010 Definitions.
66.20.160 “Card of identification,” “licensee,” “store employee” defined for certain purposes.
66.20.170 Card of identification may be accepted as identification card and evidence of legal age.
66.20.180 Card of identification to be presented on request of licensee.
66.20.200 Unlawful acts relating to card of identification and certification card – Penalty.
66.28.090 Licensed premises or banquet permit premises open to inspection – Failure to allow –Violation.
66.32 Search and seizure; Entire chapter.
66.44 Enforcement – Penalties; Entire chapter.
(Ord. 992 § 1 (part), 1996).
9.25.020 Alcoholic beverage control – Opening or consuming liquor or possessing open container of liquor in public place.
Except as provided by RCW Title 66, any person who possesses an open container of liquor in a public place is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00; provided, however, that:
A. This provision shall not apply to containers kept in the trunk of a vehicle or in an area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. A utility compartment or glove compartment is deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passengers; and
B. Beer and/or wine may be allowed to be served as part of an organized event pursuant to an approved special events permit pursuant to Chapter 5.20 NBMC. Such special events permit must be approved by the city administrator, and shall include conditions authorizing such alcoholic beverages to be served only by a responsible business or organization within the enclosed area, subject to such additional conditions as may be prescribed by the city administrator. The special events permit shall further include a condition requiring compliance with all regulations of the Liquor Control Board. Violation of this subsection B shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2014: Ord. 992 § 1 (part), 1996).