Chapter 5.32
LIQUOR

Sections:

5.32.010    Liquor defined.

5.32.020    Hours.

5.32.030    Unlawful to sell without license.

5.32.040    Possession—Intent to sell.

5.32.050    Violations—Penalties.

5.32.010 Liquor defined.

“Liquor” includes the four varieties of liquor herein defined (alcohol, spirits, wine and beer), and all fermented, 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 solid or semisolid or other substance, 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, solid or other substance, which contains more than one percent of alcohol by weight shall be conclusively deemed to be intoxicating. “Liquor” does not include confections or food products that contain one percent or less of alcohol by weight. (Ord. 1721-11 § 5 (part), 2011: Ord. 1371-00 § 1, 2000: Ord. 583 § 2, 1957: Ord. 471 § 2, 1948)

5.32.020 Hours.

The closing hours and/or the hours of liquor establishments to be open within the city limits of Sedro Woolley shall be set in accordance with the existing state laws and/or the current rules and regulations of the Washington State Liquor Control Board as promulgated from time to time. (Ord. 1721-11 § 5 (part), 2011: Ord. 832 (part), 1976: Ord. 809 § 12, 1975: Ord. 583 § 1, 1957)

5.32.030 Unlawful to sell without license.

It is unlawful for any person to keep or possess liquor on premises conducted or maintained by him as principal or agent within the city limits, with intent to sell the same, without a valid license issued to him under the provisions of the Washington State Liquor Act to sell liquor. (Ord. 1721-11 § 5 (part), 2011: Ord. 471 § 1, 1948)

5.32.040 Possession—Intent to sell.

The possession of liquor by such principal or agent on premises conducted or maintained by him, under federal authority, as a retail dealer in liquors, shall be prima facie evidence of the intent to sell liquor. (Ord. 1721-11 § 5 (part), 2011: Ord. 471 § 3, 1948)

5.32.050 Violations—Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars, or by confinement in the city jail for not to exceed ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 1721-11 § 5 (part), 2011: Ord. 1670-10 § 5, 2010)