Chapter 9.44
OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST JUVENILES
9.44.000 Chapter Contents
Sections:
9.44.010 Definitions.
9.44.020 Offenses in taverns.
9.44.030 Person under twenty-one prohibited where intoxicants are served.
9.44.040 State statutes adopted by reference.
9.44.050 False identification to obtain liquor.
9.44.060 Firearms.
9.44.070 Tobacco to minor.
9.44.080 Assault of a child in the fourth degree.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016).
9.44.010 Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms are defined as follows:
A. "Liquor" means liquor as defined in the Washington State Liquor Act (RCW 66.040.010(16)).
B. "Minor" means any person less than eighteen years of age, unless otherwise specifically designated.
C. "Tavern" means any establishment with special space and accommodations for sale by the glass, and for consumption on the premises, of beer; except, that bona fide restaurants, dining rooms and cafes serving commercial food to the public shall not be classified as a tavern during the hours such food service is made available to the public.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(A), 1976).
9.44.020 Offenses in taverns
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation within the city:
A. To serve or to allow to remain on the premises in a tavern any person under 21;
B. For any person under 21 to enter or remain on the premises of any tavern.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(B), 1976).
9.44.030 Person under 21 prohibited where intoxicants are served
A. It is unlawful for any person having charge of a public place in the city where intoxicating liquors are served to admit or to allow any person under 21 to remain on the premises contrary to the laws of the state.
B. It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to enter or remain in any public place where intoxicants are served.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(C), 1976).
9.44.040 State statutes adopted by reference
The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), as it appears now or is hereafter amended, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter:
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RCW 9.68A.090 – Communication with minor for immoral purposes – Penalties |
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RCW 66.44.270 – Furnishing Liquor to Minors – Possession, use – Penalties – Exhibition of effects – Exceptions |
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(D), 1976).
9.44.050 False identification to obtain liquor
It is unlawful for anyone knowingly to transfer any identification of age to a person under the age of twenty-one years for the purpose of permitting such person to obtain liquor, or for such person to use such identification or make false representation as to the person’s age for the purpose of obtaining liquor or gaining admittance to a tavern.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7187 §3, 2019; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(E), 1976).
9.44.060 Firearms
A. It is unlawful for anyone to sell, give, furnish or cause to be furnished, or permit to be sold, given, furnished or cause to be furnished to a minor a pistol, rifle, shotgun or similar firearm, or any ammunition for the same.
B. It is unlawful for a minor to purchase, possess, or use any firearm or any ammunition for the same.
C. In any prosecution under this section it is an affirmative defense that the firearm is being used or is about to be used immediately at a rifle range or that such minor is to immediately embark on a lawful animal hunt and such minor possesses a lawful hunting license and is accompanied by a person over the age of eighteen years.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(F), 1976).
9.44.070 Tobacco to minor
It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, furnish or cause to be furnished to any minor any cigarette, cigar or tobacco in any form, or for a minor to possess same.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022; Ord. 7014 §1, 2016; Ord. 3957 §7(G), 1976).
9.44.080 Assault of a child in the fourth degree
A. A person eighteen years of age or older is guilty of the crime of assault of a child in the fourth degree if the child is under the age of thirteen and the person commits the crime of assault in the fourth degree as defined in RCW 9A.36.041(1) against the child.
B. Assault of a child in the fourth degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(Ord. 7333 §7, 2022).