2014 Revised Code of Washington
Title 66 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
66.44 Enforcement -- Penalties.
66.44.250 Drinking in public conveyance -- Penalty against individual -- Restricted application.
RCW 66.44.250 Drinking in public conveyance — Penalty against individual — Restricted application.
Every person who drinks any intoxicating liquor in any public conveyance, except in a compartment or place where sold or served under the authority of a license lawfully issued, is guilty of a misdemeanor. With respect to a public conveyance that is commercially chartered for group use and with respect to a for-hire vehicle licensed under city, county, or state law, this section applies only to the driver of the vehicle.
[1983 c 165 § 30; 1909 c 249 § 441; RRS § 2693.]
Notes:
| Legislative finding, intent -- Effective dates -- Severability -- 1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308. Alcoholic beverages, drinking or open container in vehicle on highway, exceptions: RCW 46.61.519. |
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