Chapter 9.28
OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST JUVENILES
Sections:
9.28.020 Furnishing liquor or allowing consumption on premises prohibited when.
9.28.030 Persons under 21 prohibited from premises serving liquor.
9.28.040 Possession by and sale to persons under 21 prohibited – Exceptions.
9.28.050 False identification to obtain liquor or enter tavern prohibited.
9.28.070 Children – Permissible firearm possession – Adoption of state statute.
9.28.080 Tobacco – Furnishing to or possession by minor prohibited.
9.28.010 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
A. “Liquor” means liquor as defined in the Washington State Liquor Act (RCW 66.04.010 (16)).
B. “Minor” means any person less than 18 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. 213 § 7(A), 1977).
9.28.020 Furnishing liquor or allowing consumption on premises prohibited when.
It is unlawful for any person to give, sell, or otherwise supply intoxicating liquor to any person under 21, or permit any person under 21 to consume intoxicating liquor on his premises or on any premises under his control, except as exempted in YMC 9.28.040. (Ord. 213 § 7(D)(2), 1977).
9.28.030 Persons under 21 prohibited from premises serving liquor.
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. 213 § 7(C), 1977).
9.28.040 Possession by and sale to persons under 21 prohibited – Exceptions.
It is unlawful for any person under 21 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 person under 21 by his parents or guardians for beverage or medicinal purposes, or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes. (Ord. 213 § 7(D)(1), 1977).
9.28.050 False identification to obtain liquor or enter tavern prohibited.
It is unlawful for anyone knowingly to transfer any identification of age to a person under the age of 21 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 his age for the purpose of obtaining liquor or gaining admittance to a tavern. (Ord. 213 § 7(E), 1977).
9.28.060 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. 213 § 7(E), 1977).
9.28.070 Children – Permissible firearm possession – Adoption of state statute.
All of RCW 9.41.042, as it exists now or as hereafter amended, relating to possession of firearms by persons under the age of 18 years, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 966 § 1, 2013; Ord. 213 § 7(F), 1977).
9.28.080 Tobacco – Furnishing to or possession by minor prohibited.
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. 213 § 7(G), 1977).