Chapter 7.84
MINORS
Sections:
7.84.020 Repealed.
7.84.030 Minors prohibited in taverns.
7.84.040 Allowing minor in liquor establishment.
7.84.050 Contributing to delinquency or dependency of minor.
7.84.070 Consumption of liquor by minor.
7.84.080 Supplying liquor to minors.
7.84.090 Penalty for violation of NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080.
7.84.100 Violation by minor of NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080.
7.84.010 Curfew law.
No child under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to walk, ride, play, loaf or lounge in any street, road, alley or public place or public park within the city limits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., according to the standard time then legally prevailing in the city, without being on any lawful business or occupation. Provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any child or children who are in the company of a parent or other adult having the custody of him or them, as the case may be, nor to a child or children who may be sent for medicine, medical or other assistance, in case of accident or sickness, or other necessary errand by a parent or guardian while in such service; nor shall such provisions apply to any child or children attending or returning to home from entertainment provided or sanctioned by regularly organized schools or churches. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.020, 1966).
7.84.020 Minors on moving trains.
Repealed by Ord. 726. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.040, 1966).
7.84.030 Minors prohibited in taverns.
It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to loiter in or about or to be found in any tavern. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.060, 1966).
7.84.040 Allowing minor in liquor establishment.
Any person having charge of a public place in the city, where intoxicating liquors are served, who admits to or allows any minor to remain in the premises contrary to the laws of the state, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.080, 1966).
7.84.050 Contributing to delinquency or dependency of minor.
In all cases where any child is dependent or delinquent under the terms of this title, the parent or parents, legal guardian or persons having custody of such child, or any other person, who, by any act or omission, encourages, causes or contributes to the dependency or delinquency of such child shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Juvenile court will have jurisdiction to prosecute as per RCW 13.04.170. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.100, 1966).
7.84.060 Liquor defined.
“Liquor” or “intoxicating liquor” as used in this chapter mean alcohol, spirits, wine and beer as defined by the State Liquor Act, and all spirituous, vinous or malt liquor, or combinations thereof, and mixed liquor, a part of which is fermented, spirituous, vinous or malt liquor, or otherwise intoxicating; and every liquid or semisolid or other substances, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and all drinks or drinkable liquids, and all preparations or mixtures capable of human consumption, and any liquid, semisolid or solid, or other substance which contains more than one percent of alcohol by weight, shall be conclusively deemed to be intoxicating. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.120, 1966).
7.84.070 Consumption of liquor by minor.
It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to acquire in any manner, consume or have in his possession any intoxicating liquor; provided, that the foregoing shall not apply in the case of liquor given or permitted to be given to such persons under the age of 21 years, by his parents or guardian for beverage or medical purposes and which shall be consumed in the presence or premises of said parent or guardian, or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.140, 1966).
7.84.080 Supplying liquor to minors.
It is unlawful for any person to give or otherwise supply intoxicating liquor to any person under the age of 21 years, or to permit any person under 21 years of age to consume intoxicating liquor on or in his premises, automobile, trailer or vehicle, or on or in any premises, automobile, trailer or vehicle, or on or in any premises, automobile, trailer or vehicle under his control, except as provided in NPMC 7.84.070. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.160, 1966).
7.84.090 Penalty for violation of NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080, or who counsels, aids or abets any such violation or failure to comply, shall be deemed guilty of such violation and be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.180, 1966).
7.84.100 Violation by minor of NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080.
Any persons under the age of 18 years, violating NPMC 7.84.070 and 7.84.080 shall be cited to the juvenile court of the state for King County for investigation, and in the event that he is remanded to the city authorities by the judge of the juvenile court, he may be tried and punished as provided for in NPMC 7.84.090. (Ord. 176 § 7.22.200, 1966).