Except as permitted by this title, including as allowed under RCW 66.24.800, no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW.
RCW 66.44.100
Opening or consuming liquor in public place—Penalty. (Effective until December 31, 2027.)
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case State v. Duncan (2002)
Most recently applied in State v. Duncan (April 2002)
2025 c 361 s 6; 1999 c 189 s 3; 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 s 21; 1933 ex.s. c 62 s 34; RRS s 7306-34.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.