Chapter 9.12
MINOR INTOXICATION
Sections:
9.12.010 Appearing in public after consuming intoxicating liquor unlawful.
9.12.010 Appearing in public after consuming intoxicating liquor unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to appear on the public streets of the city, or in any public place within the city or in any motor vehicle on a public street within the city, after having consumed intoxicating liquor in violation of the provisions of this chapter, regardless of where consumption may have occurred; provided, that at the time of the appearance as aforesaid, evidence exists as to the consumption of intoxicating liquor; and provided, that the consumption of the intoxicating liquor is not as allowed by RCW 66.44.270. [Ord. 545 § 1, 1982].
9.12.020 Violation – Penalty.
Upon the first conviction for a violation of this chapter, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $25.00; provided, however, that the court may suspend all or any portion of such fine upon whatever terms and conditions may appear to the court to be proper; provided further, that if any person convicted of a violation of this chapter has been previously convicted of or forfeited bail for a violation of this chapter, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $50.00, and in the event such conviction constitutes such person’s second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this chapter, no portion of the fine shall be suspended. [Ord. 545 § 2, 1982].
9.12.030 Evidence.
For purposes of this chapter, the presence of the odor of intoxicating liquor, beer or wine on the breath of any person under the age of 21 years shall be prima facie evidence of consumption of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not be construed as limiting the introduction of any other competent evidence of the consumption of intoxicating liquor in violation of this chapter. [Ord. 545 § 3, 1982].